2.4 What happens if I hand in an assessment task late or miss it completely?

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2.4.1 Implications of late or missed assessment tasks

If an assessment task is missed or handed in late without a valid reason it will be awarded a zero mark. The assessment task must still be submitted so that the student can demonstrate he has completed the requirements of the course.

In the Preliminary course, students must make a genuine attempt at assessment tasks that contribute in excess of 50% of available marks. Completion of tasks worth exactly 50% is not sufficient; tasks worth in excess of 50% must be completed. Tasks that are submitted after the student has received a zero mark (i.e. task handed in late) WILL contribute to the excess of 50% required.

2.4.2 Establishing the exact due time

Teachers will indicate to students in writing when an assessment task is precisely due e.g. Period 3 Wednesday 5 May 2022. There are some instances though when an exact lesson cannot be specified. In such cases, where only a due date is given, students have until 3:30pm on the due date to submit an assessment task to their teacher.

If the teacher cannot be found students are to submit the assessment task to the College Reception where office staff will sign and stamp the time/date on the task and place it in the relevant teacher’s pigeon hole.