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Failed assignment/module component?

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  • 12-12-2010 1:32pm
    #1
    Victoria.
    Registered Users Posts: 656 ✭✭✭


    I didn't pass a component of a module earlier in the semester but was very close to it with an E.

    Was wondering if I'll get anything for it or if it's not worth anything because I failed.

    ie say I got 30% in an assignment worth 40% of the final grade. Will I get the 12% towards my final grade or do I lose it?

    Thanks if someone can help


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    Alkers
    Registered Users Posts: 6,841 ✭✭✭Alkers


    As far as I know you will get 30% of the 40% going for the assignment so 12% towards the overall module grade.


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    WeeBushy
    Registered Users Posts: 3,572 ✭✭✭WeeBushy


    Simona's right, you don't have to pass the assignment to pass the module, for the majority of modules anyway. There are some, in medicine for example, where you have to pass all components. But for the majority you don't.

    If you got 30% in the assignment worth 40% of the module, then you will have 12% going into the exam.

    You are given that 12%, you don't need to pass to be awarded the %. Say you got 5% in your assignment, you would still carry that couple of % into the exam. Obviously make it harder to pass overall, however.


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    Victoria.
    Registered Users Posts: 656 ✭✭✭Victoria.


    Brilliant :)

    Makes me feel better to know I have that extra few per cent going into the exam because I wasn't sure.

    Thank you


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    Brandon2592
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭Brandon2592


    Do you have to pass the actual exam for the module? Like say you got 20% out of a possible 20% in continuous assessment and then only 25% out of a possible 80% in your end of semester exam do you pass because you got over 40% or do you fail as you didn't actually pass your end of semester exam?


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    LeeroyJones
    Registered Users Posts: 1,954 ✭✭✭LeeroyJones


    Brandon2592 wrote: »
    Do you have to pass the actual exam for the module? Like say you got 20% out of a possible 20% in continuous assessment and then only 25% out of a possible 80% in your end of semester exam do you pass because you got over 40% or do you fail as you didn't actually pass your end of semester exam?

    As far as I understand it, you still pass.

    So long as your overall percentage is over 40% then you have passed, regardless if you got all your marks in continuous assessment or final exam.


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    WeeBushy
    Registered Users Posts: 3,572 ✭✭✭WeeBushy


    Yup that's right :)

    I've been saved by my continuous assessments a few times in the past.


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    Brandon2592
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭Brandon2592


    Well that's a stress gone ha... Thanks!


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    WeeBushy
    Registered Users Posts: 3,572 ✭✭✭WeeBushy


    You do have the chance to get a high grade in the module if your continuous assessment went well, so might as well try. Don't just aim for a pass :)


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    Pandoras Twist
    Registered Users Posts: 1,362 ✭✭✭Pandoras Twist


    Brandon2592 wrote: »
    Do you have to pass the actual exam for the module? Like say you got 20% out of a possible 20% in continuous assessment and then only 25% out of a possible 80% in your end of semester exam do you pass because you got over 40% or do you fail as you didn't actually pass your end of semester exam?

    It all depends on the module coordinators set up. I have had some subjects where we have had to pass all components


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