7. Marking of Mathematics Examinations

The majority of mathematics examinations are marked by a single assessor or examiner according to a pre-agreed mark scheme which is strictly adhered to.  The examination scripts are then checked by an independent checker to ensure that all work has been marked, and that the marks have been correctly totalled and recorded.

The Part B extended essays, BSP projects, are independently double-marked, normally by the project supervisor and one other assessor.  The two marks are then reconciled to give the overall mark awarded.  The reconciliation of marks is overseen by the examiners and follows the department's reconciliation procedure (see https://www.maths.ox.ac.uk/members/students/undergraduate-courses/teaching-and-learning/projects/essays).

The BO1.1 examination and essays are independently double-marked, normally by the course lecturer and one other assessor.  The two marks are then reconciled to give the overall mark awarded.  The reconciliation of marks is overseen by the examiners and follows the department's reconciliation procedure (see https://https://www.maths.ox.ac.uk/members/students/undergraduate-courses/teaching-and-learning/projects/essays).

Please see the appendices for the qualitative descriptors of the bands of marks awarded to examination answers (appendix D2) and extended essays/projects (appendix H).