Common use of Grading systems of the institutions Clause in Contracts

Grading systems of the institutions. The grading system used by Spanish universities is based on specific attainment levels, rather than on a numerical scale or statistical basis. It should be noted that the mark, ‘Matrícula de Honor’, which is the highest grade, is rarely given. Spanish denomination English denomination Local Scale (0-10) ECTS Grade Matrícula de Honor First Class with Distinction 10 Matrícula de Honor A Sobresaliente First Class 9-10 A Notable Second Class 7-8’9 B, C Aprobado Pass Mark 5-6’9 D, E Suspenso Fail 0-4’9 FX, F No presentado Fail 0 F P FARO02: Description of the Institution’s grading system The result achieved in a course unit whether through continuous assessment or in an examination, is generally expressed in a 0 to 20 grading scale. The lowest passing grade is 10. ECTS credits: 1 full academic year = 60 credits 1 semester = 30 credits 1 trimester = 20 credits ECTS grading scale: ECTS scale % of the successful students normally achieving the grade Definition A 10 EXCELLENT - outstanding performance with only minor errors B 25 VERY GOOD - above the average standard but with some errors C 30 GOOD - generally sound work with a number of errors D 25 SATISFACTORY - fair but with significant shortcomings E 10 SUFFICIENT - performance meets the minimum criteria FX - FAIL - some work required before the criteria can be awarded F - FAIL - considerable further work is required

Grading systems of the institutions. The grading system used by Spanish universities is based on specific attainment levels, rather than on a numerical scale or statistical basis. It should be noted that the mark, ‘Matrícula de Honor’, which is the highest grade, is rarely given. Spanish denomination English denomination Local Scale (0-10) ECTS Grade Matrícula de Honor First Class with Distinction 10 Matrícula de Honor A Sobresaliente First Class 9-10 A Notable Second Class 7-8’9 B, C Aprobado Pass Mark 5-6’9 D, E Suspenso Fail 0-4’9 FX, F No presentado Fail 0 F P FARO02faro02: Description of the Institution’s grading system The result achieved in a course unit whether through continuous assessment or in an examination, is generally expressed in a 0 to 20 grading scale. The lowest passing grade is 10. ECTS credits: 1 full academic year = 60 credits 1 semester = 30 credits 1 trimester = 20 credits ECTS grading scale: ECTS scale % of the successful students normally achieving the grade Definition A 10 EXCELLENT - outstanding performance with only minor errors B 25 VERY GOOD - above the average standard but with some errors C 30 GOOD - generally sound work with a number of errors D 25 SATISFACTORY - fair but with significant shortcomings E 10 SUFFICIENT - performance meets the minimum criteria FX - FAIL - some work required before the criteria can be awarded F - FAIL - considerable further work is required