Glossary
Marking scheme: the criteria, published beforehand
A marking scheme lists the assessment criteria and their weight. It is published before the task, holds for the whole cohort, and lets you know exactly what produced the mark you received. The marking returned then cites the criterion applied, point by point.
One criterion, one weight, one mark
A marking scheme breaks the mark into weighted criteria: accuracy of the result, quality of the method, clarity of presentation, adherence to constraints. Published before the task, it turns assessment into a readable exercise: the candidate knows what counts, the examiner applies a citable document, and the marking returned explains the mark line by line.
- The mark breaks down into weighted criteria, published in advance
- The same scheme applies to the whole cohort
- The marking returned explains the mark criterion by criterion
What a marking scheme makes possible
On the Data Science programme, the scheme for a submission separates the quality of the prepared dataset, the relevance of the model and the clarity of the presentation to a decision-maker. A candidate strong in modelling therefore discovers what presentation is worth in points — and invests in it from the next submission on.
| What the scheme brings | Who it serves |
|---|---|
| Criteria are known before producing | The candidate, who aims their effort |
| Weighting is identical for everyone | The cohort, treated the same way |
| Marking cites the criterion applied | The student, who understands the mark |
| The document is citable | The examiner and any review |
Programmes with a detailed scheme
2 catalogue programmes put “Marking scheme” to work: 124 credits and 1240 taught hours in total. The official rule holds throughout — one credit stands for 25 hours of work, 10 of them taught. Every line below is recomputed from the programme page: level, duration, credits, taught volume and fees in Guinean francs appear exactly as filed in the official catalogue.
| Programme | Level | Duration | Volume | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Science programme — Bac+5 level | Master's degree | 2 years | 120 credits · 1200 taught hours | 7 200 000 GNF per year |
| Advanced Excel | Short course | 2 months | 4 credits · 40 taught hours | 900 000 GNF in total |
The details that matter
Is the scheme given before the task?
Yes, together with the brief. That is what lets you aim your work at what will actually be assessed.
Can I ask for a breakdown of my mark?
The marking returned already carries it, criterion by criterion. A conversation with the instructor completes the picture if you wish.
Is there a review route?
Yes. A reasoned request leads to a review by a second marker, applying the same published scheme.
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