CSE1710 - Fall 2013

GRADES

York University Official Grading Scheme

A+

numeric equivalent (9 point scale): 9 mapped from: [8.5, 9] Exceptional: Thorough knowledge of concepts and/or techniques and exceptional skill or great originality in the use of those concepts and techniques in satisfying the requirements of a piece of work or course.

A

numeric equivalent (9 point scale): 8
mapped from: [7.5, 8.5)
Excellent: Thorough knowledge of concepts and/or techniques together with a high degree of skill and/or some elements of originality in satisfying the requirements of a piece of work or course.

B+

numeric equivalent (9 point scale): 7
mapped from: [6.5, 7.5)
Very Good: Thorough knowledge of concepts and/or techniques together with a fairly high degree of skill in the use of those concepts and techniques in satisfying the requirements of a piece of work or course.

B

numeric equivalent (9 point scale): 6
mapped from: [5.5, 6.5)
Good: Good level of knowledge of concepts and/or techniques together with a considerable skill in using them in satisfying the requirements of a piece of work or course.

C+

numeric equivalent (9 point scale): 5
mapped from: [4.5, 5.5)
Competent: Acceptable level of knowledge of concepts and/or techniques together with considerable skill in using them to satisfy the requirements of a piece of work or course.

C

numeric equivalent (9 point scale): 4
mapped from: [3.5, 4.5)
Fairly Competent: Acceptable level of knowledge of concepts and/or techniques together with some skill in using them to satisfy the requirements of a piece of work or course.

D+

numeric equivalent (9 point scale): 3
mapped from: [2.5, 3.5)
Passing: Slightly better than minimal knowledge of required concepts and/or techniques together with some ability to use them in satisfying the requirements of a piece of work or course.

D

numeric equivalent (9 point scale): 2
mapped from: [1.5, 2.5)
Barely Passing: Minimum knowledge of concepts and/or techniques needed to satisfy the requirements of a piece of work or course.