grades

failing mark =/= zero

Hey

So I’ve just failed my midterm miserably for RSM 219- yes that’s intro to financial accounting. They say “intro” but more than 3/4 of the class has taken accounting in high school already and it’s super UNFAIR to people like me. So this midterm was weighted like 30% and I failed it. However the previous midterm was 15% and I passed it *Phew*. My final exam in December is 35% so I’m “hoping” to pass that as well.
My question is, for the final grade, does uoft still weight the failed exam to determine your final grade?
Eg. If you got like 45% on the midterm and it was worth 30%, then do they still weigh it in their calculations to determine your final grade in the course.

*please say yes!*

Thanks
Freaked-out

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hey there,

if you’re asking whether a mark of 45% on a midterm that’s worth 30% would contribute 13.5% to your final mark, then: yes.

i haven’t been able to find anything to indicate otherwise, anyway. i couldn’t find anything that says a failed mark would automatically drop to 0, or anything horrible like that.

there’s nothing on the course outline for RSM219 to indicate it, and i’ve definitely never seen that in any classes i’ve taken, either.

you can talk to your instructor about it, but i think you’re safe.

however, if you’re worried about how well you’re doing in the class, it may be a good idea to talk to your college registrar about the possibility of late withdrawing from the course. just a thought.

cheers,

aska

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