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AKSHIT MALHOTRA
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17 March 2011
SIR I WANT 2 KNOW THAT IF WE CHANGE THE METHOD OF CALCULATING A.D.D BUT ANSWER IS SAME THEN HOW MUCH MARKS WILL BE DEDUCTED IN EXAM.
THNX IN ADVANCE
THNX IN ADVANCE
AKSHIT MALHOTRA
(Querist)
19 March 2011
PLEASE HELP ME SIR.
AKSHIT MALHOTRA
(Querist)
20 March 2011
HELP ME PLEASE.
AKSHIT MALHOTRA
(Querist)
22 March 2011
CAN ANYBODY HELP ME.
21 July 2024
In examinations or assessments where the method of calculation is specified for a problem, it's generally expected that you follow that method precisely. If you change the method but arrive at the correct answer, the approach taken may still impact your marks. Here’s how it typically works:
1. **Method Marks**: Often, exams allocate a certain portion of marks specifically for demonstrating the correct method or calculation process. If you deviate from the specified method, you may lose these method marks, even if your final answer is correct.
2. **Accuracy Marks**: Marks are also allocated for the accuracy of the final answer. If your answer is correct but the method used is not the one specified, you may still receive full marks for accuracy, assuming all calculations were done correctly.
3. **Partial Credit**: In some cases, examiners might award partial credit if the method used is fundamentally correct but differs slightly from the expected method. However, this depends on the discretion of the examiner and the specific rules set for the exam.
4. **Penalties**: Some exams may explicitly state penalties for not following the specified method. This could range from a deduction in method marks to a reduction in overall marks, depending on the severity of the deviation and the exam rules.
Therefore, while changing the method and still arriving at the correct answer might not result in a deduction of all marks, it’s essential to adhere to the specified method to ensure you maximize your score according to the exam’s marking scheme. Always read exam instructions carefully and follow the method prescribed to avoid unnecessary deductions.
1. **Method Marks**: Often, exams allocate a certain portion of marks specifically for demonstrating the correct method or calculation process. If you deviate from the specified method, you may lose these method marks, even if your final answer is correct.
2. **Accuracy Marks**: Marks are also allocated for the accuracy of the final answer. If your answer is correct but the method used is not the one specified, you may still receive full marks for accuracy, assuming all calculations were done correctly.
3. **Partial Credit**: In some cases, examiners might award partial credit if the method used is fundamentally correct but differs slightly from the expected method. However, this depends on the discretion of the examiner and the specific rules set for the exam.
4. **Penalties**: Some exams may explicitly state penalties for not following the specified method. This could range from a deduction in method marks to a reduction in overall marks, depending on the severity of the deviation and the exam rules.
Therefore, while changing the method and still arriving at the correct answer might not result in a deduction of all marks, it’s essential to adhere to the specified method to ensure you maximize your score according to the exam’s marking scheme. Always read exam instructions carefully and follow the method prescribed to avoid unnecessary deductions.
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