In the following table the grade distribution for theses per year can be found.
Grade | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021* | 2022* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
6.5 | 2 | |||||
7.0 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 6 |
7.5 | 1 | 5 | ||||
8.0 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 5 |
8.5 | 2 | 3 | ||||
9.0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |
Number of theses | 12 | 15 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 24 |
Observe that since half grades have been used, the distribution of the grades is more nuanced.
The average grade of the final projects varies around 7, see the following table.
Year | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Average grade | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.2 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 7.8 |
*From 2020 onwards University of Twente changed its rounding system from whole grade numbers to half-grade numbers. It was implemented in the thesis grading in 2021.
Thesis carousel
In May and June 2023 we initiated and performed a so-called thesis carousel. This carousel had three goals:
- to ensure our theses are assessed in a consistent way;
- to generate data on assessment to discuss with the Examination Board.
- to use this data in talks with (future) supervisors about the thesis assessment process, and to improve this process.
The results of the thesis carousel suggest a good level of consistency between the original supervisors and the re-assessment, and provided opportunities to further improve consistency. A description of the carousel can be found here.