Code of Practice for Problems Class Tutors

Guidelines for Problems Class Tutors

1. A separate job description lists the specific responsibilities of the Problems Class Co-ordinator.
2. The Problems Class Co-ordinator and all tutor are expected to be in attendance at the class throughout the session.
3. It is a vital part of the education process that the staff and tutors engage the students regularly in discussion on the problems. To this end, staff tutors are expected to be conversant with the basic physics and solutions of all problems.
4. Cases where, after discussion with the tutor, a student feels that the mark awarded to their work is unfair must be referred to the Problems Class Co-ordinator for adjudication.
5. If a tutor suspects plagiarism, e.g. because two scripts are identical, the Problems Class Co-ordinator must be notified immediately.
6. If a student is ill, the Missing Marks Procedure can be used to construct an estimated 'proxy' mark, but only after the Senior Administrator has confirmed that a Mitigating Circumstances Claim Form has been received by the Education Support Office and approved by Mitigating Circumstances Committee.

See also the organisational details for:

• Level 1 Problems Classes
• Level 2 Problems Classes