We have some exciting news to share with all Virtual University (VU) students! VU has recently made significant changes to its assessment methods, grading scheme, and paper pattern, designed to enhance the learning experience and better reflect your academic journey. Here's a breakdown of the updates:
1. Paper
Pattern Changes:
Starting
this academic session, VU has revised the paper pattern for courses. The most
noticeable change is the structure of the question paper. Now, each paper will
consist of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) only. This change is applied only
to PSY 101 to still but we hope that VU change it for many Courses
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2.
Grading Scheme Update:
VU's grading
scheme has also undergone a transformation. The new grading scheme ensures a
fair representation of your performance. Here's the breakdown:
Assignments: The weightage for assignments has
been removed
GDBs
(Graded Discussion Boards): GDBs will now contribute 5% to your overall grade.
Quizzes: Quizzes will account for 15% of your
final grade
Midterm
Exams: The midterm
examination will now be worth 20% of your final grade, emphasizing your
understanding of course material at the mid-point.
Final
Term Exams: The
final term examination has the highest weightage at 60%, ensuring that your
overall understanding of the course is well-reflected in your final grade.
3.
Quizzes and GDBs Details:
In addition
to the changes in the grading scheme, VU will now conduct a total of 5 quizzes
throughout the semester. Quizzes will contribute to 15% of your final grade. Additionally,
there will be 2 Graded Discussion Boards (GDBs), which will account for 5% of
your overall grade.
Here's a
summary table of the changes
|
Assessment Component |
Weightage |
|
Assignments |
0% |
|
GDBs |
5% |
|
Quizzes |
15% |
|
Midterm Exam |
20% |
|
Final Term Exam |
60% |
We
understand that adapting to these changes may take time, and we encourage all
students to stay informed and prepared for the new assessment and grading
methods. As always, VU remains committed to providing high-quality education
and continuous improvement for its students.
If you have
any questions or need further clarification on these changes, please don't
hesitate to reach out to your academic advisors or the VU support team. We are
here to support you
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