PMAT4106: Pure Mathematics Honours Project D

95–100 Outstanding First Class quality of clear Medal standard, demonstrating independent
thought throughout, a flair for the subject, comprehensive knowledge of the subject
area and a level of achievement similar to that expected by first rate academic journals.
This mark reflects an exceptional achievement with a high degree of initiative and
self-reliance, considerable student input into the direction of the study, and critical
evaluation of the established work in the area.

90–94 Very high standard of work similar to above but overall performance is borderline
for award of a Medal. Lower level of performance in certain categories or areas of
study above.
Note: An honours mark of 90+ and a third year WAM of 80+ are necessary but
not sufficient conditions for the award of the Medal. Examiners are referred to the
Academic Board Guidelines on the award of Medals found in the general policy
pages at the front of the Examiners’ Manual.

80–89 Clear First Class quality, showing a command of the field both broad and deep, with
the presentation of some novel insights. Student will have shown a solid foundation
of conceptual thought and a breadth of factual knowledge of the discipline, clear
familiarity with and ability to use central methodology and experimental practices of
the discipline, and clear evidence of some independence of thought in the subject
area. Some student input into the direction of the study or development of techniques,
and critical discussion of the outcomes.

75–79 Second Class Honours, First Division – student will have shown a command of the
theory and practice of the discipline. They will have demonstrated their ability to
conduct work at an independent level and complete tasks in a timely manner, and have
an adequate understanding of the background factual basis of the subject. Student
shows some initiative but is more reliant on other people for ideas and techniques
and project is dependent on supervisor’s suggestions. Student is dedicated to work
and capable of undertaking a higher degree.

70–74 Second Class Honours, Second Division – student is proficient in the theory and
practice of their discipline but has not developed complete independence of thought,
practical mastery or clarity of presentation. Student shows adequate but limited
understanding of the topic and has largely followed the direction of the supervisor.

50–69 Third Class Honours – performance indicates that the student has successfully
completed the work, but at a standard barely meeting honours criteria. The student’s
understanding of the topic is extremely limited and they have shown little or no
independence of thought or performance