Part C Mathematics and Philosophy Exam Conventions 2025-26

Mini-projects will be assessed with reference to the following qualitative descriptors.

70-100 The candidate has demonstrated an excellent understanding of almost all of the material covered with a commensurate quality of presentation and has completed almost all of the assignment satisfactorily, further subdivided by:

90-100 The candidate has shown considerable originality and insight going well beyond the straightforward completion of the task set.

80-89 The work submitted shows a near-perfect completion of the task at hand, but does not meet the additional requirements above, or does but has some defects in presentation.

70-79 The work submitted is of a generally high order, but may have minor errors in content and/or deficiencies in presentation.

60-69 The candidate has demonstrated a good or very good understanding of much of the material, and has completed most of the assignment satisfactorily, without showing the level of excellence expected of the above USM range.

50-59 The candidate has demonstrated an adequate understanding of the material and an adequate ability to apply their understanding, without showing the level of understanding expected of the above USM range.

40-49 The work submitted, while sufficient in quantity, suffers from sufficient defects to show a lack of adequate understanding or ability to apply results.

30-39 The candidate, while attempting a significant part of the mini-project, has displayed a very limited knowledge or understanding at the level required.

0-29  The candidate has either attempted only a fragment of a mini-project or has shown an inadequate grasp of basic material.