The final grade is the sum of:

- "Mixed test": up to 7 points

- "Problem solving" + "workshop": up to 3
points

To pass the course it is necessary to get a minimum of
5 points in that sum. Restriction: it is
necessary to obtain a minimum of 2.8 (relative to a maximum of 7) in the
“mixed test”. If this minimum of 2.8 is not reached, the final
grade will be the grade obtained in the “mixed test”

Since this is a continuous assessment model:

1. the
   progression of the student throughout the semester can be graded with a maximum
   of 1 point that can be added to the final mark;
2. 
   the student will be graded if his/her participation in the course represents more than 20% of the
   global activities of the course;
3. 
   in accordance with the regulations (“Probas de Avaliación e Actas de Cualificación de Grao e
   Mestrado”), the "2nd opportunity" (July) is only a second chance for
   the final exam (“mixed test”). The
   grade on this 2nd opportunity of the “mixed test” will be added to those
   obtained during the course in “problem solving” + “workshops” . The percentages are the same as in the "1st opportunity".
4. 
   
   
   
   “Matricula de honor (MH)” is the highest grade,
   awarded to very outstanding students having passed the course in the “1st opportunity”. MH
   can be achieved in the "2nd opportunity" only if still available.

Only in very
exceptional circumstances (adequately justified) the student may be exempted
from the ongoing evaluation process. In that case, he must pass a special
examination to prove, without any doubt, the overall level of knowledge and
skills.