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In unprecedented times like these, it is imperative to explore diverse solutions.
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A possible solution to this delayed mess is to reduce the syllabus of ETE to only the syllabus done after Midterms. Conduction of ETE can ensure fair distribution of grade points to some extent. Many students prefer ETEs due to the very random and unpredictable CWS marks, as a chance to improve their grades without an S grade. However, conducting ETE even with reduced syllabi poses a problem for students with poor internet connection, and wide distress among students due to the pandemic. As stated before, the survey reports a large number of students affected by the disease, many more who have faced diseases and deaths in their families. In such a situation, it remains extremely difficult for these people to prepare and sit for a full length examination, and increases chances of them losing grades.
A possible solution to this delayed mess is to reduce the syllabus of ETE to only the syllabus done after Midterms. Conduction of ETE can ensure fair distribution of grade points to some extent. Many students prefer ETEs due to the very random and unpredictable CWS marks, as a chance to improve their grades without an S grade. However, conducting ETE even with reduced syllabi poses a problem for students with poor internet connection, and wide distress among students due to the pandemic. Students are deeply anguished and in no mental condition to take exams. As stated before, the survey reported a large number of students affected by the disease, many more who have faced diseases and deaths in their families. In such a situation, it remains extremely difficult for these people to prepare and sit for a full length examination, and increases chances of them losing grades.
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S grades can be implemented, as have been done in the past. It allows for students who did not perform well to improve their CGPA, helping out in placements. But, as the policy is still new and fresh, there still lies uncertainty about the possible impacts of S-grade on a course.