course mark

[/kɔːrs mɑːrk/]
nounpl: course marks
nota do curso
1. A grade or score assigned to a student for their overall performance in a particular academic course
My course mark in Mathematics was 85 out of 100.
Minha nota do curso em Matemática foi 85 em 100.
2. The final grade earned by a student based on assignments, tests, participation, and other coursework throughout a semester or academic term
The professor calculated the course mark by averaging all the assignments and the final exam.
O professor calculou a nota do curso fazendo a média de todas as tarefas e do exame final.
In Brazilian education, 'nota do curso' refers to the cumulative grade a student receives in a discipline throughout a semester. Typically, this mark is calculated from various assessment methods including provas (tests), trabalhos (assignments), and participation. In Portugal, the grading system uses a 0-20 scale, while in Brazil, it commonly uses 0-10 or 0-100 scales depending on the institution. Course marks are crucial for academic standing and determining whether a student can progress to the next level or maintain their scholarship.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
course gradefinal gradeclass gradesemester gradesubject mark

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
nota do curso
Most common term in Brazilian Portuguese for academic grading
General Brazilian
conceito
Alternative term used in some Brazilian universities, especially in postgraduate programs
Portugal
classificação do curso
Portuguese usage, emphasizing the classification aspect of grading
Portugal
nota final
Common alternative in Portuguese educational contexts

Related Words

grade point averageGPAassessmentevaluationtranscriptscoreexamination

Related Idioms & Phrases

pull up one's grades
ace a course
struggle in a course
pass with flying colors
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