Comments on: 1.0 Drop Credit “unacceptable”

By: student

student — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 01:31:00 +0000

Dude, if you think about it, it is not like we are hiding 1.0 credits, it’s more like give students another chance to success in some courses that they feel that can successed on. Students who drop the creidit they don’t want can take another course they comfortable with and get a good marks on it. It will motivate students as well

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By: Student

Student — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:29:00 +0000

Think about if UTM implements this: Industry will know that UofT students are able to “hide” 1.0 credits, which not only “comprimise the integrity of the CGPA” but also devalues UofT student in general in the long run. This may eventually lead to loss of employment after graduation.

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By: Squidward

Squidward — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 03:41:00 +0000

“Integrity of the CGPA”
How comical

And since when does being an adult mean that your actions are final?

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By: Spongebob

Spongebob — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 06:45:00 +0000

Who wouldn’t want this implemented. It will benefit everyone. Ive talked to a bunch of commerce students, and they all want this to happen. Do it up!

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By: John

John — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 01:53:00 +0000

I think administration has done enough to help prevent you from having a bad mark on your transcript like CR/NCR or a later withdrawal date. In all seriousness, what effect does .5/1 Credit have on a CGPA wth 20 credits…NOT TOO MUCH. Yes the effect is still there….but not THAT BAD. It’s not the end of the world.

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By: Larissa Fleurette Ho

Larissa Fleurette Ho — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 02:26:00 +0000

Agreed.

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By: Edward

Edward — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 22:29:00 +0000

I’m all for this, but I can’t see this as something feasible for the administration. You are saying that all students should be given a credit worth of extenuating circumstances regardless of paperwork? There are already many safe guards in place for such circumstances such as dropping courses, late withdrawal, professor/faculty consideration, and petition to withdraw after late withdrawal date which is reviewed by a board for extenuating circumstances (tip: rumor has it they give you one freebie). However, all of this can only be done BEFORE you write the final exam.

I think what the administration is getting at is they don’t want you to write a final exam, then back out later down the road because you didn’t get the mark you wanted. We are in a stage of transition towards independent adults, the choice we make has to be final.

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By: T i m

T i m — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 02:06:00 +0000

It should be implemented because it accounts for the extenuating circumstances that distorts the academic performance of many students. The effect of one unreflective bad mark disproportionately skews the CGPA, which in turn is used as a gauge to measure your capabilities or ability.

The normal distribution curve in statistics acknowledges a margin of error in a data population of 5% (1 credit / 20 credits). Expunging one credit therefore accounts for a more refined and accurate measure of your capabilities (based on the 95% plus the additional credit you would have to take).

There are comprehensive written reports on this with statistics.

Ultimately student support is needed for this implementation to receive traction.

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By: lancy

lancy — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 09:33:00 +0000

wow purely idiotic.. only those who fare poorly in cgpa would applaud such as act.

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