The Handout Sheet of Important Information for Mathematics Students must be carefully read by all students in the School of Mathematics and Statistics.

A pdf version for Undergraduate students can be downloaded from here.

There is also a pdf file with more information for First Year students that can be downloaded here.

A pdf version for Postgraduate students can be downloaded from here.

UNSW has adopted a new policy on plagiarism and requires all students to be aware of the statement which
is found here.

The School of Mathematics and Statistics follows the Assessment Policies of the University (see also Policies, Procedures and Guidelines for Students) and the A-Z Guide and in addition has its own internal policies.

If these policies in any way conflict with any University policy, then the University policy applies.

It is a student's responsibility that they are enrolled in the correct courses, including the correct classes, and it is suggested that all students check their enrolment through myUNSW especially shortly before the census dates in each session. If students are unsure about which course they should be enrolled in, they should seek Academic Advice. The School will advise students about the Maths courses appropriate for their program but is not reponsible for the program itself since the School is not the Program Authority for any undergraduate program.

Most Mathematics courses have 50-80% of the final assessment mark based on a final formal examination. The remainder is based on assignments, tests, computing lab work and similar. Each course will announce its exact policy in its Course Home Page and the Initial Handout for the course.

All Mathematics final assessment marks may be subject to scaling either up or down. This is done to maintain equivalent standards across courses and from year to year, and to follow the UNSW guidelines for percentages of enrolment receiving each grade.

All final assessment marks must be approved by the Head of School who has delegated this role to the Director of First Year, Heads of Departments and Director of Undergraduate Studies. The marks recommended by the School are then considered and may be changed by Faculty Examination Committees before becoming official.

Missed tests, assignments or lab work will be scored as ZERO unless there is medical or other special consideration (see here for details).

If special consideration for some assessment (other than the final exam) is granted, then a variety of actions may be taken. The normal policy is that the mark is replaced by the average of other marks for assessment of a similar type. If there are insufficient of these other marks, then the mark may be ignored and a higher weighting given to the final examination. For some courses a repeat or additional assessment test may be given. Each course may have its own policy on this which is announced in its Course Home Page and the Initial Handout for the course if it differs from the School Policy.

All test, assignment and lab work is marked, with comments where appropriate, and returned to the student (or made available for collection) in a timely manner. Final formal examinations are not returned. The normal expectation is that work is marked and returned (or made available for collection) within 7 to 14 days. If due to special circumstances the time will be longer than this there should be some announcement to that effect.

Students should note that University policy on attendance is that attendance at classes (lectures and tutorials etc) is compulsory and that students must apply for permission from the Registrar to be absent. Hence rolls are normally marked at all Mathematics Tutorials. Students are expected to attend 70% of their tutorials or they may not be eligible for special consideration if that is required.

Students must therefore be registered in a tutorial (where there are multiple tutorials) no later then week 4. As well as the marking of rolls, test, assignment and lab work marks are normally recorded by tutorial and handed back in tutorial. In addition, announcements may be made from time to time in tutorials.

If a student disputes any test, assignment or lab work mark, this must be taken up immediately the mark is released and the work returned to the student. Once the final examination period commences, then no disputes of during-session marks will be considered. Disputes should be resolved with the person who did the marking or, if this is not possible, with the Course Convenor. If this is not satisfactory, then the Director of First Year or Director of Undergraduate Studies has the final authority to decide the mark.

Any request for re-marking of final examinations or any dispute over granting of additional assessment etc for the course must be notified to the University or School within 15 working days of the release of the final marks for the course.

If a student feels that any rule of the School or its implementation significantly disadvantages them in relation to other students in the same course, then they may appeal to the Head of School through the Director of Undergraduate Studies.

The primary source of information about matters related to a course is the Course Home Page and Initial Handout. If this needs to be varied in any way, then announcements will be made in lectures and placed on the Course Home Page. In some cases an email will also be sent to students.

Email sent to the official University student email address will be treated as an official communication and it will be assumed that the student has received and read it within 3 working days.

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