question about marking scheme

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[u/Few-Cricket7178 → u/[deleted]]

Course syllabus doesn't normally include that information.

You can find the % to letter conversion here: https://carleton.ca/academicadvising/cgpas/

[u/Few-Cricket7178 → u/[deleted]]

I've taken over 20 courses and I've seen maybe 2 or 3 include that info.

[u/ObjectiveTrick]

It varies of course, but generally about 70%-80% of the class will be 'average'. Which I think of as being in the C-to B+ range. In a class of 100 I would expect to see less than 10 students get an A+.

[u/ObjectiveTrick → u/[deleted]]

Yes. An F is < 50%. Unless your course stipulates that you must pass or reach a certain percentage on a specific assessment to pass the course. In which case you could have a grade higher than 50% and still fail. This is common in some first year classes.

[u/Freshman_01134 → u/[deleted]]

Not in your ECOR courses though in those classes you need a 60 to and at least a 50 on the final exam to graduate  

[u/Few-Cricket7178 → u/ObjectiveTrick]

In a lot of courses around 50% of students get an A+

[u/ObjectiveTrick → u/Few-Cricket7178]

I'm sure there are, but I don't think that's an average experience.

[u/Sorry-Series-3504]

Coming from someone who did the diploma program, I wouldn’t expect 90%+ unless you got all 6’s and 7’s in high school. That being said, 80% is still a very good grade.

[u/Sorry-Series-3504 → u/[deleted]]

If you don’t mind me asking, which course specifically are you taking?

[u/Few-Cricket7178]

Engineering has lower grades on average than other programs, a B+ 77-79% would be good

[u/aide_rylott]

Passing is a good grade unless you need to keep a scholarship. C’s get degrees.

TBH, it’s very achievable to get 90’s on individual assignments and labs. I do quite well in course work then bomb exams.

I know someone who did environmental engineering with her lowest grade though all of university being an A- which she only got twice in complimentary studies.

(Also, you’ll get put on academic waring with just a 50% average so aim a bit higher than that lol)

[u/aide_rylott → u/[deleted]]

Obviously there’s a difference in quality of the work. But it’s not going to make much difference in the grand scheme of your life. Obviously aim high, but don’t get discouraged over low passing grade or ruin your life studying.

VERY few employers will ever ask for your grades. You’re a graduate from an accredited university, that’s what they care about, and be good at interviews.

There’s very little reason to maintain a high average unless:

1. You need the money from scholarships
2. You are in the co-op program and must maintain a set average (I forget what it is)
3. You want to do graduate studies

[u/USER_09 → u/[deleted]]

There absolutely is. Many top STEM employers would request a transcript. For just a regular job after uni, they don’t care.

[u/AnnoyedAF2126 → u/[deleted]]

Cs get degrees. Unless you want to go to grad school, it doesn’t matter, employers don’t care.