INF1-CG: Assessment
The assessment for this course consists of:
- an assessed assignment, worth 20% of the overall mark;
- five quizzes to test your knowledge, each worth 4% of the overall mark;
- a final exam, worth 60% of the overall mark.
There is no "force fail" -- you don't need to get a certain mark in any of the components, you just need to get an overall mark of 40 or above to pass the course. The overall mark is calculated by taking the weighted average of the marks of the components, with the weightings indicated above. If you fail the course at the first attempt, you will be able to take a re-sit exam in August.
Assignments
The assignment is practical and requires programming in Python. The labs are there to support the assignment. The assignment must be submitted by 12:00 noon Edinburgh time on the due date.
To access the assignments, please login in through Learn, and then go the link “Notable LTI 1.2”.
There is also an unassessed assignment (assignment 0) to introduce you to basic programming and math concepts. It will be issued immediately, and the answers will be discussed in a lab session.
Please check the School's Policy on Late Coursework and Extensions. The assignment for this course is Rule 1.
| Assignment | Issue Date | Due Date | Marking Goal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment 0 | 12/01/2026 | N/A | N/A |
| Assignment 1 | 23/02/2026 | 23/03/2026 | 13/04/2026 |
Quizzes
All quizzes are to be submitted by 17:00 Edinburgh time on the due date.
To access the quizzes, please login in through Learn, and then go the link “Gradescope.”
Please check the School's Policy on Late Coursework and Extensions. The quizzes for this course are Rule 2 -- extensions and extra time adjustments are not permitted.
| Assignment | Issue Date | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Quiz 1 | 30/01/2026 | 02/02/2026 |
| Quiz 2 | 09/02/2026 | 10/02/2026 |
| Quiz 3 | 02/03/2026 | 03/03/2026 |
| Quiz 4 | 16/03/2026 | 17/03/2026 |
| Quiz 5 | 30/03/2026 | 31/03/2026 |
Exam
The exam will be a two-hour, in-person, paper-and-pencil, closed book exam.
For exam date, time, and location see the Exam Timetable.
The exam paper will consist of two parts:
- Part A: 13 multiple choice questions
- Part B: 12 short-answer questions
Each question is worth 2 points, so you can get 50 points in total.
Mock Exam
We have released a Mock Exam with Solutions that is similar to the real exam in terms of format and content.
You can find past exam papers on the Library Exam Archive. Please check Lecture 28 to find out which ones are relevant for this year's instances of the course and for advice on how to prepare for the exam.