To win the battle we should know a strategy to win over it. Examination battle is only you and the question paper, so basically, we do not fight with others. But, it is very important to understand how the grading system used in UiTM.
Here, the above table summarizes the marks and also the grade. In order to win it is not enough to just pass, mean you score Grade C. But we aim to score A (A+, A or A-). Lets set our game plan.
Okay, here is how we calculate the mark.
Carry mark - 40
Final exam - 60
If you can recall some Maths here, it tells you that each (1) marks in carry mark carry 0.4. Meanwhile, each (1) marks in Final Exam carry 0.6.
It indicates that your final exam has more weight to determine your grade.
Okay, let's start with MGT 162 students, read carefully.
Student
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Test 1 (50)
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Test 2 (50)
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Group Assignment (20)
- Report (10)
- Presentation (10)
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Quizzes
(10 + 10)
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Example 1
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40
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32
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Report: 7
Present: 6
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Q1: 5
Q2: 4
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2
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3
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Student
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Test 1 (10%)
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Test 2 (10%)
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Group Assignment (15%)
- Report (8%)
- Presentation (7%)
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Quizzes (5%)
Q1: 2.5%
Q2: 2.5%
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Total (40%)
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Example 1
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(40/50)*10
= 8
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(32/50)*10
= 6.4
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Report: (7/10)*8 = 5.6
Present: (6/10)*7 = 4.2
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Q1: (5/10)*2.5
= 1.25
Q2: (4/10)*2.5
= 1
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(8 +6.4 + 5.6 + 4.2 + 1.25 + 1)
= 26.45
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2
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3
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Okay, let's do some simulation.
Score
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Mark
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Carrymark
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Final exam
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Total
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A
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80 - 89
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26.45
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100 * 0.6 = 60
89 * 0.6 = 53.4
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26.45 + 60 = 86.45
26.45 + 53.4 = 79.85 ~ 80
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B
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65 - 69
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26.45
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65 * 0.6 = 39
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26.45 + 39 = 65.45
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C
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50 - 54
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26.45
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40 * 0.6 = 24
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26.45 + 24 = 50.45
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Student 1 score for carry mark is 26.45. If he/she wants to get an A, he/she must score at least 89 for final exam out of 100.
To pass this subject, he/she just needs to score 40 for the final exam. Then, he/she can manage to have an overall mark of 50.45, enough to get C. Even though you fail your final exam (passing mark for final is 50%) but luckily you have the carry mark to add up in your final score. You can see here, that the carry mark plays a very important role. We evaluate your performance for the whole semester.
Come on students, we do not want just pass (Grade C), we want A!
Do some exercise by assuming your score based on your current effort invest in this subject. It can help you to be more realistic as your goal is MEASURABLE. (Apply the goal setting theory here; SMART).
Okay, now MGT 300 students please pay attention to the calculation below.
Student
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Test 1 (50)
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Website / Prezi (100)
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Group Assignment
(5%)
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Workshop
(total mark)
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Example 1
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40
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80
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Presentation 1 and 2
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W1
W2
W3
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2
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3
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Student
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Test 1 (20%)
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Website / Prezi (10%)
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Group Assignment (5%)
2 Presentations (2.5 + 2.5)
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Workshop (5%)
W1
W2
W3
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Total (40%)
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Example 1
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(40/50)*20
= 16
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(80/100)*10
= 8
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Present 1 = 2
Present 2 = 0 (not execute)
= 2
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Let’s say total mark for workshop = 60
30/60 *0.5
=0.25
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(16 + 8 + 2 + 0.25)
= 26.25
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2
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3
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Remember the What - If analysis in DSS quantitative model? Here is how you can apply it. Assuming the carry mark is 26.25 so, you can strategize on how to score an A.
What if I score 80% for final?
What if I score 75% for final?
What if I score 50% for final?
But here I prepare the minimum marks you should score during the final exam to get A, B or C.
Score
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Mark
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Carrymark
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Final exam
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Total
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A
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80 - 89
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26.25
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100 * 0.6 = 60
89 * 0.6 = 53.4
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26.25 + 60 = 86.25
26.25 + 53.4
= 79.65 ~ 80
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B
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65 - 69
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26.25
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65 * 0.6 = 39
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26.25 + 39 = 65.25
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C
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50 - 54
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26.25
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40 * 0.6 = 24
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26.45 + 24 = 50.25
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With 26.25 of carry mark, you must score 89/100 for the final exam.
To get clearer, I show you how. See the table below.
Final exam MGT 300
Part A - 4 questions
Part B - 3 questions
Answer ALL
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Division of question and allocation of the mark.
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If you aim to score 89 for the final exam this is how you should set the target.
Get your MENTAL ready!
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TOTAL MARK
Your aim is
89 ~ 90
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Part A
40 marks
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Q1
5
5
Q2
5
5
Q3
5
5
Q4
5
5
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10
10
8
8
*you are allowed to miss 4 points. You must able to score full mark in PART A at least for TWO questions.
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36
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Part B
60 marks
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Q1
10
10
Q2
10
10
Q3
10
10
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18
18
18
*you can miss 6 points in PART B. TRY to score full 20 marks for each question.
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54
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By having this simulation I hope you more clear on your vision and mission. It also tells you that is is very important to answer all question. PLEASE, please, please do not leave any question without the answer. For the last 10 minutes in the examination hall, please review your answer booklet and HENTAM (write something related to IT).
ALL THE BEST.
I believe all of you can get an A but the most important thing is you should have the full confidence of yourself. You still have time and YOU CAN DO IT.