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AT:Apto.
MH=matricula de Honor
Jun 27, 2009 13:12
15 yrs ago
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español term

SB=SOBRESALIENTE NT=NOTABLE

español al inglés Otros Varios UNIVERSITY TRANSCRIPT (MARKS abreviations))
FROM SPANISH(SPAIN) INTO ENGLISH(UK)
I've included these two terms in one question because I would like to see the difference between these 2 abreviations.
Proposed translations (inglés)
5 +3 A=DISTINCTION, B=MERIT
3 +2 Outstanding (Excellent) Noteworthy (Good)

Discussion

Paulandrea (asker) Jun 27, 2009:
Thank you for your explanations. I understand. Lydia, thank you for clarifying the point about the corruption of the glossaries. You're right and I won't include more than one term per question next time. Thank you!
Lydia De Jorge Jun 27, 2009:
Paula, I too understand your point, but the reason for this rule is that while one part of the answer might be correct, the other might be wrong, and thus the corruption of the glossaries. On the other hand, slothm makes a very good and valid point, and needs to be considered. Saludos y suerte!
slothm Jun 27, 2009:
Academic grading The academic grading system is not universal.
As an example, Venezuela has five different grading systems thus establishing equivalencies is quite an ordeal.
The same happens in the United States even today, though there is now an effort towards creating one sole grading system.
South American grading systems differ from country to country.
Systems may grade from 0 to 10, 0 to 20, 1 to 20, 0 to 50, 1 to 50, 1 to 100, with words representing intervals (and here is where the problem arises).
Some systems do not hace a 0 (zero) as it is acepted that no one can be absolutely void of knowledge. (Hmmm!)
I suggest finding out what grading system is used in the country that graded or is grading.
Good luck Paulandrea!
Paulandrea (asker) Jun 27, 2009:
I understand your point and I am aware of the rules. But the reason why I have included these two terms in one question is because I would like to know the different abreviations used in the English education system. So, if one person could provide suggestions for all these grades, I think the answer would be more consistent and accurate. But please accept my apologies if I am wrong.
Lydia De Jorge Jun 27, 2009:
each term should be posted separately you may still compare the answers from two different posts...

Proposed translations

+3
11 minutos
Selected

A=DISTINCTION, B=MERIT

This is the grading system used in the UK.

Good luck.

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Note added at 25 mins (2009-06-27 13:38:07 GMT)
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A=Distinction
B=Merit
C, D, E = Pass

Some references:


Evaluation of FETAC (NCVA) qualifications
File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - View as HTML
Pass: 1. Merit: 2. Distinction: 3. For example, a student who receives a merit in a FETAC ... Pass: 20 points. Merit: 35 points. Distinction: 50 points ...
http://www2.cao.ie/fetac/FETAC_scoring.pdf - Similar -

BBC NEWS | UK | Education | Guide to the new diplomas
18 Oct 2004 ... Graded fail, pass, merit or distinction. Specialised options might lead people into work-related courses. These lower-level diplomas might ...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/education/3753138.stm - Cached - Similar -

First order criterion Distinction Merit Pass Refer Fail Second ...
Distinction. Merit. Pass. Refer. Fail. Argument Internal consistency. Use of information to sustain argument. Awareness of strengths and weaknesses ...
http://resources.glos.ac.uk/.../7AAE25D6BCD42A039CCF374F11EF...


See this table for conversions between European grading systems: http://www.mdx.ac.uk/24-7/abroad/Mdx...on Scale.pdf

Full grading scale, with detailed explanations of each grade at:
http://senate.gla.ac.uk/calendar/current/02-feesandgeneral.p... - see p26 Schedule A

There is also a useful guide at: http://senate.gla.ac.uk/academic/assessment/student_guide.pd...
Peer comment(s):
agree alidalc : For UK English "distinction" and "merit" are the best choice, if we are talking about University studies here. Otherwise I think letters are used - at least they were when I did my GCSEs and A levels.
24 minutos
I agree - thanks, alidalc :)
agree MARIA RUSSO
25 minutos
thanks, Maria :)
agree Maria Mastruzzo
34 minutos
thanks, Maria :)
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
+2
1 minuto

Outstanding (Excellent) Noteworthy (Good)

Mike :)
Peer comment(s):
agree Sandra Holt : I would go for EXCELLENT and VERY GOOD as "BIEN" is GOOD.
5 minutos
Thank you, Sandra. I agree - Mike :)
agree Biling Services
3 horas
Thank you, Biling - Mike :)
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