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Downs, C. T. – South African Journal of Higher Education, 2009
First year students' academic performance in three Life Science courses (Botany, Zoology and Bioscience) was compared. Pass rates, as well as the means and distributions of final marks were analysed. Of the three components (coursework, practical and theory examinations) contributing to the final mark of each course, students performed best in the…
Descriptors: Student Evaluation, Academic Achievement, Botany, Biological Sciences