English DSBA 2022/2023 — различия между версиями

Версия 04:10, 20 декабря 2022

Syllabus

Teachers and Teaching Assistants

Grading system

1-2 modules

G 1-2 modules = G cumulative 1-2 modules * 0.6 + G exam 2 module* 0.4
G cumulative 1-2 modules = G attendance, classwork * 0,4 + G homework * 0,3+ G tests * 0,3

3-4 modules

G 3-4 modules = G cumulative 3-4 modules * 0.6 + G mock exam * 0.4
G cumulative 3-4 modules = G attendance, classwork * 0,4 + G homework * 0,3 + G tests * 0,3

Final Grade

G final = 0.7 * the lowest mark + 0.3 * the highest mark

where the lowest and the highest marks are taken from G 1-2 modules and G 3-4 modules.

The arithmetic rounding rule is applied, i.e. 0.1-0.4 is rounded down and 0.5 and higher is rounded up.

Bonus points

Students can improve their G tests by 1 point. To do so they have to complete up to 10 bonus point tasks in modules 1-2 and up to 10 bonus point tasks in modules 3-4.

December 22, English Exam, 09.00-19.00

Instructions

Before the written part
1) The test starts at 09:30, but you should be seated at 09.20, so arrive on time.
2) Your overcoats must be left downstairs in the cloakroom.
3) All belongings including your mobile phones are to be left in room R407.
4) You can take with you a bottle of water (label-free), a pen, a pencil and an eraser only.
5) Smartphones, smartwatches and other smarts are not allowed. In case any gadget is found with you, the test results are cancelled and you are disqualified.

During the test
6) You can make notes in the booklets.
7) Note that only your answer sheets (for READING and LISTENING) are to be checked.
8) Test timing will be noted on the board (for WRITING and READING).
9) In case you have a question, raise your hand and an assistant/teacher will help you asap.
10) You cannot talk during the test with other students or look at their answers or booklets. If we catch you doing so, the test results are cancelled and you are disqualified.
11) You should stop writing when you are asked to finish the test and in case you continue writing, it is regarded as cheating and the test results are cancelled.

Procedure
The test starts with LISTENING.
The next part to be done is READING.
The WRITING part comes after the other two.

Speaking
The day finishes with SPEAKING.
During the interview, no gadgets are allowed.
You should come 20 minutes before your time.
You should not discuss the questions you were asked with each other.

Rules for online students

• The cameras have to switched on at all times.
• While doing the reading and writing tasks, the sound has to be switched on.
• The exam has to be done individually by each student.
• It is forbidden to talk to anyone during the exam tasks. Talking to someone else is considered cheating and the student is gets a 0 for the exam.
• The writing will be checked for plagiarism using a plagiarism-detection tool.
• When doing any of the tasks, it is forbidden to stand up or to step away from the computer.
• It is forbidden to use one’s phone.
• If you have questions, ask them before the start of each new part or send a private message to the conference host.
• It is also forbidden to eat. One can drink water in a clear glass or a bottle without a label.
• It is forbidden to use dictionaries, to open any tabs in the browser (including Yandex, Google etc) other than the test tab and the google drive tab with the reading texts.
• One can revisit completed tasks and make changes.
• One can use paper and pen to take notes, write down key words and make essay plans while doing the Listening, Reading and Writing tasks.