Hi BOS.
I know there are probably a million threads like this... but can I pose an imaginary situation here? It has to do with the ranks vs. marks issue. If the numbers don't add up, it's because I'm making them up as I go.
Let's say a student, Bob, has gotten 65% as his half-yearly English mark, but is ranked third in the class of say, fifteen. The twelve kids below Bob are, say... ranging from 40% to 64%. The two above him are on (random numbers) 66% and 68%.
This student is doing well (80s and above) in all his other subjects.
Does this bad mark screw him over? Or will his rank carry him back onto the path to glory? And will the rest of the class bring everyone down?
Also, is it possible for this student to improve his English mark to get to the 80s? Or should Bob give up hope and start busking on recorder at Circular Quay?
I get the moderation-y stuff in theory, but this one situation is bothering me. If I need to add a new chapter to the scenario about how Bob and friends go in their externals, I will.
Thanks!
I know there are probably a million threads like this... but can I pose an imaginary situation here? It has to do with the ranks vs. marks issue. If the numbers don't add up, it's because I'm making them up as I go.
Let's say a student, Bob, has gotten 65% as his half-yearly English mark, but is ranked third in the class of say, fifteen. The twelve kids below Bob are, say... ranging from 40% to 64%. The two above him are on (random numbers) 66% and 68%.
This student is doing well (80s and above) in all his other subjects.
Does this bad mark screw him over? Or will his rank carry him back onto the path to glory? And will the rest of the class bring everyone down?
Also, is it possible for this student to improve his English mark to get to the 80s? Or should Bob give up hope and start busking on recorder at Circular Quay?
I get the moderation-y stuff in theory, but this one situation is bothering me. If I need to add a new chapter to the scenario about how Bob and friends go in their externals, I will.
Thanks!