No more computing! TM470 and M256 results are here

I looked at my student home page this morning, and couldn't believe what I was reading...

M256 - Distinction
TM470 - Grade 2 pass

This was much better than I was expecting. The relief that all the computing work is over, and I haven't spoiled things with some poor results has left me feeling quite emotional.

Now I feel I can move on.

M208 Success!

This one means a lot to me. I may have only got a grade 3 pass, with the 63% I scored in the exam, but it really took some hard work on my behalf to achieve that.

I've repeatedly replied to friends and family, when asked, that I was in danger of failing this module, only to be met with a flippant "oh, you'll pass" in response, but I wasn't seeking encouragement, I was simply stating the truth, that failure was a real possibility.

In the end I took two weeks off work, and just practiced on past papers, and without this I'm sure the result would have been a different story altogether.

But hey, that's all my level-2 maths out of the way now, just two modules to finish off for this academic year, and then I will study my final two modules starting in October.

M362 Result

My first level 3 module, and I scored 90% in the exam. Add that to my 92% for the course work, it it makes for a comfortable distinction. This is the highest overall score I have had to date, and at level 3, counts for a lot towards the grade of my final degree (should I ever get there).

I am more than pleased, and that gives me just the boost I need to book a place on another module in February 2013.

As a foot note, I do admit to doing more than my usual amount of revision for a computer exam, however, I far from over-worked on the course work, although I gave it my best on each of the TMA's.

A pretty good module, interesting in parts, and informative too.

MS221 Result - still on track

What a huge relief, and more than a little surprise.

I wasn't one bit confident that I'd passed, and was hoping to scrape a grade 4 pass at best, so there was a big YEESSSS when I saw the result for this one, 55% and a Grade 3 Pass.

My fear that my plans would be derailed were unfounded. I struggled like hell with this one, and put in a lot of hours, so this means a lot more to me than my distinction in M257.

Get in there son!

Now I'll have to register for some more modules, and go through another year of pain.

Certificate In Mathematics

Today I got confirmation of my Certificate in Mathematics. Here is the equation:-

MU123 + MST121 = Certificate In Mathematics

This was simply a by-product of the modules I've taken of course, but still nice to have.

M257 Result

A distinction! I'm vey pleased with that, since I messed up in the exam (or so I thought).

MST121 Result

A pass in this one. No surprise there, since a score of 40%+ was enough and there was no examinable part. Still, another 30 credits in the bag.

M253 put to bed

At last the result for M253 has been issued, and thankfully I achieved a pass, which was all that was required. There was no specific grading, just pass or fail.

I'd had a couple of moments of panic where the thought crossed my mind that I might fail and have to do the whole thing again.

What a horrible experience it was. I'm truly glad it's behind me.

M255 Result - Distinction!

I haven't posted on here for a while, I'm struggling to get on top of my 2 Maths modules + M257, and work has been more demanding than ever, so finding time is difficult. To be honest, I've been on a bit of a downer about it.

But...tonight I got some good news, my M255 result is up, and it was a distinction. I'm pretty pleased about that, as I didn't think I'd done my very best in the exam.

However, I now have to confess that I didn't even read a single course book. I tried my best to get the OU to accept my experience plus the fact that I'd twice passed the industry standard SCJP (Sun Certified Java Programmer Exam) to allow me some credit transfer, but those were not good enough. Only those with Microsoft or Cisco certifications are afforded that luxury, so I had to spend my £400+ and go through the motions.

But at least the distinction proved my point (if only to myself)

And a qualification to boot...

The combination of passes for MU123 and M150 gives me....

Certificate in Computing and Mathematics

M150 Result!

And another pass. I was glad to get this one out of the way, didn't enjoy it much. In fact didn't enjoy it at all. I scored high on the programming assignments, and not so high on the boring bits. The course felt pretty dated throughout, and the programming assignments were a bit Mickey Mouse for me, but I guess that was to be expected. The course has now been replaced, so I guess it was suffering from being end-of-life.

Overall continuous assessment score (OCAS) : 93
Overall assessment score (OAS) : 93

MU123 Result - my very first OU result!

In dire need of something to spur me on in the face of the misery that is M253, my MU123 result showed up today, and although it was entirely expected, a did achieve a pass.

OES (overall examinable score) : 93%
OCAS (overall continual assessment) : 96%

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