The assessment of candidates for degrees in physics
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4097239 |
|---|---|
| Authors | N Thompson, N W Thompson (0000-0002-7382-2684, University of Bristol, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1979 |
| Volume | 4 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 169-180 |
| Publication date | 1979-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Studies in Higher Education (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0307-5079 • E-ISSN: 1470-174X |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/03075077912331376947 |
| OpenAlex | W1991381464 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
The paper discusses the procedures adopted in preparing a class-list for degrees in physics: it is based on two surveys recently carried out by the author. Topics discussed are: the use of a ‘total mark ̊s as the basis of the class list; the composition of this mark in terms of written examinations, laboratory work, and other course work; the use of marks relating to work done before the final year; and the character of the questions set in a sample of final examination papers. Considerable variations in practice between one department and another are shown to exist, and doubts are raised about the validity of the average degree examination as the basis for the award of a qualification to give professional standing
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| Unique citing works | 2 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,04 |
| Citation span | 1980 - 1988 (9) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |