Page 15 - Tallinn University Study Regulations 2015 ENG

to more specific and detailed knowledge;
4) D (satisfactory) – a sufficient level of achievement of learning outcomes characterized by the use of knowledge and skills in typical situations. Deficiencies and uncertainties occur in non-standard situations;
5) E (poor) – a minimally acceptable level of achievement of learning outcomes characterized by limited use of knowledge and skills in typical situations. Noticeable deficiencies and uncertainties occur in non-standard situations;
6) F (fail) – a student has acquired knowledge and skills at a level below the required minimum.
(5) In case of non-differentiated assessment, the acquisition of learning outcomes is compared to an established level and if the level of learning outcomes of the student is equal or higher, then the result is assessed as sufficient with the word "pass" and if the level of learning outcomes of a student is lower than the level established, then the result is assessed as insufficient with the word "fail".
(6) After a positive result of an examination or pass/fail assessment, the student is considered to have mastered the subject.
(7) In calculating the weighted average grade the letters are converted into numbers as follows: A = 5, B = 4, C = 3, D = 2, E = 1, F = 0. The weighted average grade for a certain period of study is calculated as follows: the sum of the products of all grades and credit points obtained for courses completed during the given period is divided by the total amount of credit points of corresponding courses completed at that period.
(8) In issuing a diploma cum laude, only positive performances are taken into account when calculating the weighted average grade. Negative performances are taken into account when calculating the weighted average grade in granting study allowances and scholarships, and in compiling ranking list of students applying for vacant student places.
§ 21. Examinations and pass/fail assessments
(1) An examination is an assessment of achievement of the learning outcomes, during which the level of knowledge and skills acquired by a student in accordance with the learning outcomes described in the course programme are evaluated. Courses with a theoretical nature end in an examination, which includes a written part, except where it is not possible due to the specificity of the speciality.
(2) Examinations are taken during the examination session following the study of a particular course or on the examination day stipulated by the academic unit. There shall be two dates given for the main examination and one additional examination time. As an exception, there shall be one main examination date given to courses where, due to the specificity of examination organization (e.g. production) the result depends on a group performance or where a committee of at least three members participates in evaluation (e.g. defence of a seminar paper).
(3) The first main examination for passing courses delivered during the first period of contact learning shall take place during the intermediate week of the semester. The re-sit examination takes place during the intermediate week of the following semester or on the date given by the academic unit. The second main examination that takes place during the examination session may be announced also as a re-sit exam.
(4) The aim of a pass/fail assessment is to evaluate the achievement of learning outcomes of a practical nature on a pass/fail scale. A pass/fail assessment is based on the work done during the semester.
(5) A pass/fail assessment takes place, or is formalized, in the last contact-learning lesson. There shall be one additional pass/fail assessment date given for the intermediate week of the following semester or on the date given by the academic unit.