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Following the guidelines of the studies, two evaluation systems will be offered to the students inscribed on this subject: continuous evaluation (the preferred method, academic activities are linked to this system) and evaluation at the end of the semester (not recommended).
* "Students who choose continuous evaluation" conditions:
A student follows the continuous evaluation system if she/he assigns a document that will be delivered and collected during weeks 1-3, so the collaborative work can begin.
Some tasks are evaluated. The approximate task calendar and the weight of each task in the final grade are listed below.
* Collaborative work in a group C (weight: 50%): during approx. 10 weeks each group develops a project. Some evidences are picked during this period (cross evaluation, written test, etc.) and a final report must be delivered around week 12-14. An oral presentation ends this activity. Individual assessment mark in group work is obtained as the weighted sum of : 1 ) the mark obtained by the group ( 55 % ) ; 2) individual marks ( 45 % ) , obtained from cross evaluation by the other members of the group, oral questions during presentations, written questions about the content of the work.
* Written exam (weight: 35%): short questions related to group A and B activities, plus additional material. At the end of the semester, the same day when the final exam is planned. * Automatic corrected online test. ( Weight : 5% ): prior to the sessions.
* Laboratory tests ( Weight: 10%): at the end of the laboratory session.
If a student has participated in continuous evaluation and does not pass the course he/she will receive a grade of fail, regardless of he/she takes the written exam or not.
BONUS SYSTEM
* Group: a weekly score of the groups is published. Taken into account different individual and collective evaluations, distinctions (-badges-) are awarded to the best group, the second best and the worst. Their influence on the final score is:
=> Group with more badges as Best: group mark adds 1 point.
=> Group with more badges as Second best: group mark adds 0.5 points.
=> Group with best cumulative score: group mark adds 1.5 points.
=> Group with the second best cumulative score: group mark adds 0.75 points.
=> Group with a better effort in the cumulative trajectory: group mark adds 0.75 points.
* Individual: a monthly score of the students is published, privately. Given different individual evaluations, distinctions are awarded to the best student, the second best and the worst. Its influence on the final score is:
=> Student with more badges as Best: considered for possible honors.
=> Student more badges as Second best: considered for possible honors.
Only one bonus per group or student can be granted. Any bonus may be not granted if there are some reasons that recommend so. In no case, this bonus is negative.
CONDITIONS TO PASS THE SUBJECT
Once bonus points are added, in order to ensure that students acquire a balanced minimum on the subject competences, they will pass the course if they meet these two conditions:
1) get a final mark equal to or greater than 5 (on a ten-points scale)
2) and a score equal to or greater than 4 (on the same scale) in each of the partial marks (written exam and collaborative group, respectively).
If some of these conditions are not fulfilled, then the final grade (on a ten-points scale) will be the minimum between the final mark and the value "4".
* "Students who choose for evaluation at the end of the semester" conditions:
The possibility of a final examination will be provided to students who do not opt for the continuous evaluation.
In order to ensure that students acquire a balanced minimum on the subject competences, they will pass the course if they meet both these two conditions:
1) get a final mark equal to or greater than 5 (on a ten-points scale)
2) and a score equal to or greater than 4 (on the same scale) in each of the sections of the exam. These sections, respectively, correspond with:
* contents included in all activities * project developed in group, including group internals, management, writing of technical reports and oral presentations.
If some of these conditions are not fulfilled, then the final grade (on a ten-points scale) will be the minimum between the final mark and the value "4".
--- RETAKE
Two different situations:
=> Students that are evaluated using continuous evaluation:
Two options to choose (just before the exam begins):
* repeat the written exam included in the continuous evaluation planning an be evaluated under the "Students who choose continuous evaluation" conditions, described above.
* be evaluated with the same final exam of students who choose for evaluation at the end of the semester, under the "Students who choose for evaluation at the end of the semester" evaluation conditions, described above. No other activities are considered.
=> Students who choose for evaluation at the end of the semester:
A final examination will be provided to students who do not opt for the continuous evaluation, and are evaluated under the "Students who choose for evaluation at the end of the semester" conditions, described above. No other activities are considered.
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