31-03-2017, 11:46 AM
Totally agree that it is difficult to judge but the "gun held to head" is not a positive for the current "system". The results obviously depend on the day's performance and dedication to the task prior (too many underestimate the effort required to pass, let alone do well, in the exam). It would be interesting to see if any of the mentors needed a little support to understand the requirements placed on them and the expectations [of the Institution] on what level the candidates need to be at to sit it.
Would suggest the "lefties" often do well due to the additional effort they put in as signalling/telecoms/systems design is not the "day job". However, that should apply to many due to the diversity of the modules anyhow, not that all appreciate that fact.
Language is a funny thing. It would be good to talk about the issues of language in the exam over a cordial or two. Seems many native speakers struggle with some of the exam question's intentions so those who don't would also struggle. Certainly, I struggle at times with the technical version of my second language. It would also be interesting to hear how the examiners deal with a response that clearly has the jist but where the language is lacking.
The exam is certainly important and deservedly not simple to pass. Certainly would be interesting for an open discussion on ways the playing field could be levelled and ensure the candidates taking it are appropriate to the task.
Would suggest the "lefties" often do well due to the additional effort they put in as signalling/telecoms/systems design is not the "day job". However, that should apply to many due to the diversity of the modules anyhow, not that all appreciate that fact.
Language is a funny thing. It would be good to talk about the issues of language in the exam over a cordial or two. Seems many native speakers struggle with some of the exam question's intentions so those who don't would also struggle. Certainly, I struggle at times with the technical version of my second language. It would also be interesting to hear how the examiners deal with a response that clearly has the jist but where the language is lacking.
The exam is certainly important and deservedly not simple to pass. Certainly would be interesting for an open discussion on ways the playing field could be levelled and ensure the candidates taking it are appropriate to the task.
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