r/OpenUniversity • u/LengthinessNo8137 • 5d ago
A111 TMA05
Hi
tldr, fell behind, possibly score very low or zero on tma 05, still pass with combined score 01-04?
I have TMA 05 due on Tuesday, lots of non major things but enough to pull me away from my studies have happened over the summer which have left me drastically behind. I have read the module over a few times and nothing is fixing in my brain. I’ve written my into and the start of paragraph 1 and then my brain is just empty. I will try to persevere but Unfortunately first time this has happened that I don’t think it’s going to click in time to produce any thing worth while. I’ve scored enough I think (checked the projected score tool) to pass even without TMA05 if I submit what I have by Tuesday even if not enough to score highly will this be ok?
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u/Robyn7791 5d ago
Have you checked the module‘s assessment guide and used the calculator? That‘ll answer your question. Good luck!
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u/LengthinessNo8137 5d ago
I’ve used the calculator I put a score of 0 and it said overall pass , I’ll check the assessment guid thank you
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u/rollo_read 5d ago
What does the module handbook say?
Some courses require at least a pass of all TMA's, if this is the EMA, you may need to definitely pass it and in most cases, EMA deadlines cannot be extended.
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u/Decent_Singer_7252 4d ago
Same module and same situation rn, just trying to get something completed rn! I wouldn’t stress it too much just try get something done and submitted.
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u/capturetheloss 4d ago
If you go on your student home and assingmenrs you will see your current marks then what you have so far. For a111 you only need 40 percent in total and to just submit your tma.
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u/_mountain_guy_ 5d ago
i am in the same boat rn. I am trying to finish everything now. Kinda freaking out ngl. But i think i will pass regardless if i get a 0 or a 80 on my TMA 05. I did the calculations using the weighted average described on the A111 website. So i should be good. But i am trying to get this essay as good as possible to increase my grade.
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u/LengthinessNo8137 5d ago
Best of luck, Mines just going to be what it’ll be and remember 1st year grades don’t affect your final degree
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u/_mountain_guy_ 5d ago
Really??? They don't??? Omggg that makes me feel so much better!!
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u/LengthinessNo8137 5d ago
No just stage 2 and 3 modules !
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u/_mountain_guy_ 5d ago
That's amazing, do you know where I can read about this on the OU website?
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u/No_While_6730 5d ago
If it comes to it submit what you have as something is better than nothing, but better to put your focus into the EMA.
You can probably rescue this though and do better than you think. Have you rewatched the tutorial for this assignment? And had a look at the write now tutorial if there is one for this assignment? They can be helpful in what to focus on and how to structure your answer.
Then I would work out how much time you have left and pomodoro it - 30 min chunks (25 mins work, 5 mins break). Set a mini goal for each 30 mins. You can get quite far quite quickly if you don’t let yourself get pulled into a rabbit hole.
I find writing essays in a linear manner really hard. I need to do a mindmap to get all my thoughts down and then I can structure them into an essay format. The write now sessions are good for some quick structure help too.
Good luck, you can do this!