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SLAIS: The iSchool at UBC Marking Policy
Letter Grades & Grading Policy
Many faculty members assign letter grades to papers and assignments. Below is shown an explanation of what each letter grade assigned by a SLAIS instructor means. However, grades are reported to the Registrar on a percentage basis, and appear in that form on your transcript. In addition, the Registrar's computer automatically converts percentage grades to letter grades, which also appear on your transcript.
A+
90-100%
Unusually high achievement demonstrating exceptional analytical
ability, creativity, and clarity of expression; a grade rarely
given.
A
85-89%
Consistently excellent work demonstrating high degree of analytical
ability, creativity, and clarity of expression.
A-
80-84%
Excellence noted in many aspects of the work, which demonstrates
analytical ability, creativity and clarity of expression.
B+
76-79%
Work demonstrating diligence and effort above basic requirements.
B
72-75%
Solid work meeting the basic course requirements.
B -
68-71%
Acceptable work meeting the minimum of expectations but demonstrating
limited performance
C+
64-67%
Work which casts doubt as to the student's ability or readiness
to meet course requirements.
C
60-63%
Work barely permitting a pass in the single course.
F
00-59%
Failure
