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Petition Type: New
ID: 13011
Submitted: April 26, 2025 at 7:54:30 PM
First Name: Jacob
Last Name: Howard
Pronoun: He/Him
Preferred Name: Jacob
Student Number: 20400441
Email: 22gkm4@queensu.ca
Degree Program: CSCI-P-BCH
Plan: FUNC-O
Level of Study: 2
Petition Categories
Petition Categories: Request a review of instructors' decisions on grading of final examination and/or term work
Code: CISC 223
Term: Winter
Year: 2025
Petition Category: Request a review of instructors' decisions on grading of final examination and/or term work
Instructor's Name: Salimur, Choudhury
Section/Class Number: 002
Component: Final Exam
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: Dear Petition Committee,
I am writing on behalf of a group of students to respectfully request a review of the grading for the CISC 223 final examination. Extenuating academic circumstances beyond students' control — including the structure of the course, the design and grading of the final exam, and a lack of academic support — have had a significant negative impact on academic performance in this course.
Throughout the semester, many students maintained excellent academic records across their other computing courses, consistently achieving A or A+ grades. In contrast, performance in CISC 223 dropped markedly, despite students applying the same level of commitment and preparation. After discussing experiences among peers and teaching assistants, it has become evident that systemic issues within the course delivery contributed to this outcome.
The final examination was graded using a
I am writing on behalf of a group of students to respectfully request a review of the grading for the CISC 223 final examination. Extenuating academic circumstances beyond students' control — including the structure of the course, the design and grading of the final exam, and a lack of academic support — have had a significant negative impact on academic performance in this course.
Throughout the semester, many students maintained excellent academic records across their other computing courses, consistently achieving A or A+ grades. In contrast, performance in CISC 223 dropped markedly, despite students applying the same level of commitment and preparation. After discussing experiences among peers and teaching assistants, it has become evident that systemic issues within the course delivery contributed to this outcome.
The final examination was graded using a
Documentation
Professional Letter Detail: NO DOC
History
Originally submitted April 26, 2025 at 7:54:30 PM.
| Field | Reference | Old Value | New Value | Note | User | Date/Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| status | N/A | Received | Withdrawn | Kerri Andrews | 2025-04-28 10:01:07 AM |