LENIENT MARKING.

Grey River Argus, 17 February 1927, Page 4

LENIENT MARKING.

TOR EXAMINATIONS. N.Z. ’VARSITY COUNCIL FINDS LOOPHOLE. AUCKLAND, February 16. At the New Zealand University Council, the Wellington Recess Com mittee, reporting regarding the De comber entrance examinations, said:— “The Committee feel it is its duty t< report to the Council the possible ef feet on the application of the nev system of lenient marking in any <>m subject. There is clear evidence thai high marks awarded in one subject ii last examination have contributed ma terially towards an increased percent age of passes. Some safeguard appear? to be necessary.” The clause was referred to a Specie Committee. A summary of accounts for 1926 were presented by the Wellington Committee, and showed the receipts at £35,34t 16s sd, and the payments as £32.989 17s Sd, leaving a surplus of £2.346 8s 9d. The assets at the end of the year were: General account., £6.497 10s 9d: ordinary scholarship account, £40,913 19s. The statement was referred to the Finance Committee. Mr Milner was appointed to represent the Council on the New Zealand Central Executive of the International Student Service during the absence ot Dr J. Hight from New Zealand. No decision was made by the Council in regard to the appointment of a Principal and Vice-Chancellor, the whole question being referred to a Special Committee. The election of a co-opted member of the Council was postponed till Friday.