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Grading System
 

ESEI applies the English grading system. The table below shows equivalent values between the English, American, Spanish and German grading systems and can be used as a reference when necessary.

 
     
ENGLISH
USA
SPANISH
GERMAN
 
               
  EXCELLENT  

+ 70%
(first class)

A+, A, A-
9-10
1,0-1,5
 
               
  GOOD  

60-69%
(upper second class)

B+, B, B-
8-8, 9
1,6-2,5
 
               
  SATISFACTORY  

50-59%
(lower second class)

C+, C, C-
6-7, 9
2,6-3,5
 
               
  MINIMUM PASSING  

40-49%
(third class)

D
5-5, 9
3,6-4,0
 
               
  FAILURE  
below 40%
F
below 5
above 4,0
 
               
 

Students with an average of 70 or higher are awarded a first-class honours degree (equivalent to an A). Other degree categories are: an upper second (equivalent to A-/B+), a lower second (equivalent to a B) or a third class (equivalent to a C) honours degree.

Please, note that the score over 70% is considered excellent and that of more than 85% is exceptionally high.

The marking criteria for written and oral assignments are as follows:

 
 
SKILLS
 
70%
 
60 – 69%
 
50 – 59%
 
40 – 49%
 
                     
  Use of literature   Has developed and justified the topic using own ideas on a wide range of sources which have
been thoroughly analysed, applied and discussed.
  Able critically to appraise the literature and theory gained from a variety
of sources, developing
own ideas in
the process.
  Clear evidence and application of reading/theory relevant to the subject; use of indicative text identified.   Literature is presented uncritically and indicates limitation of understanding: literature is used in a purely descriptive way.  
                   
  Use of theory   Assignment demonstrates integration and innovation in the selection and handling of
theory.
  Insightful and appropriate selection of content/theory
in key areas.
  Most key theories are included in
the work in an appropriate and straightforward manner.
  Selection of theory is appropriate but some aspects have been missed.  
                   
  Critical analysis
of theory
  Assignment consistently demonstrates application of critical analysis well integrated
in the text.
  Clear application of theory
through critical analysis/critical thought of the topic area.
  Demonstrates application of theory through critical analysis
of the topic
area.
  Some evidence
of critical thought/critical analysis rationale for work.
 
                   
  Conceptualisation   Able to recognise consistency and reconcile inconsistency between information,
using cognitive and hypothesising skills.
  Consistent understanding demonstrated in a logical, coherent and lucid manner.   Demonstrates understanding in a style which is mostly logical, coherent and flowing.   Attempts to demonstrate a coherent understanding of the subject but some aspects are confused or undeveloped.  
                   
  Problem solving  

Able critically to analyse many sides of
a complex issue and resolve information conflicts. This student uses a
process-centred approach to
problem-solving/needs assessment activities.
(-continuum-)

  Able critically
to analyse simple issues and to recognise conflicts. Evidence apparent of a process approach to problem-solving /awareness of needs assessment.
  Some aspects of the work attempt to be critically consistent or successfully informational.  
                   
  Application of
theory to practice
  Topic applied to personal, social
and professional practice relevant and innovative.
  Well-considered
and appropriate application of
theory to personal, social and professional practice.
  Begins to show appropriate application to personal, social and
professional practice.
  Superficial or inappropriate application to personal, professional practice.  
                     
 
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