| If your test 1 mark is | Above 45/50 | |
| Excellent - you stand a good chance of doing very well indeed - keep up the good work and don't slack off! | ||
| If your test 1 mark is | Between 40 and 45/50 | |
| Your chances of passing are excellent, and you could even do very well. Keep up the good work. | ||
| If your test 1 mark is | Between 35 and 40/50 | |
| You'll probably pass the course - but you should try to improve, and be sure not to get lazy! | ||
| If your test 1 mark is | Between 30 and 35/50 | |
| You have a reasonable chance of passing, but it could go either way unless your work improves substantially | ||
| If your test 1 mark is | Between 25 and 30/50 | |
| You are in danger of failing the course; you will have to work harder to climb above the pass mark. | ||
| If your test 1 mark is | Between 20 and 25/50 | |
| You are in serious danger of failing the course; most likely you will fail unless your performance improves drastically! Get help! | ||
| If your test 1 mark is | Below 20/50 | |
| It's likely you have little chance of passing the course this semester. You may want to reconsider what program you are in, or other academic options. Your only other option is to rethink your entire approach to the course. |