Academics
Some numbers regarding the 1A academic performances and preferences of the SYDE 2028 cohort.
1A Averages
The 1A Average for the SYDE 28 cohort was 87%, ranging from 71% to 95%.
Number of respondents: 59
1A Average Dropoff
The difference between students' Grade 12 versus 1A average.
Number of respondents: 59
Favourite (and least favourite) Classes
Not all classes were created equal. Out of the seven courses taken in 1A, most students favoured SYDE181: Statics the most and SYDE101: Written and Oral Communcations the least.
Number of respondents: 59
Class Difficulties
Most SYDE 28 students found SYDE101: Written and Oral Communcations the easiest and SYDE113: Elementary Engineering Math the most difficult. Looks like content difficulty doesn't equate enjoyment.
Number of respondents: 60
Highest and Lowest Marks
The course that most students received their highest mark in was SYDE181: Statics. The course that most students received their lowest mark in was SYDE111: Calculus 1.
Number of respondents: 58
Class Attendence
Out of the seven classes, most students attended SYDE111: Calculus 1 the most and SYDE101: Written and Oral Communcations the least.
Number of respondents: 59
Class Usefulness
Most SYDE '28 students found SYDE101L: Visual Engineering Communcations to be the most useful and SYDE101: Written and Oral Communcations the least useful.
Number of respondents: 59
Submission Times
How many times did SYDE '28 cut it close with their submissions in 1A?
Number of respondents: 61
1A Lectures Attended
Are SYDE '28 students slackers? Or were the 8:30AMs just too much to bear?
Number of respondents: 57
Lowest Mark
What was the lowest grade students received across all assignments during the term?
Number of respondents: 57
Satisfaction with Final Grade
Are SYDE students happy with their mark and think their grade is higher than expected? As expected? Or think it should be higher?
Number of respondents: 61
Term Ratings, Expected vs. Actual
Both the expected and actual ratings show a majority of 4, yet more people chose as their actual rating. Seems like university was better than we initially thought.
Number of respondents: 61
Preference of Grade 12 vs. 1A
And finally, the amount of people who preferred Grade 12 versus 1A was equal, with two standouts who couldn't make up their mind. Many preferred Grade 12 because it was easy, less stressful, and senioritis meant they could hang out with friends and have a life outside of academics. Some popular reasons include being able to drive places, not living in Waterloo, and being able to participate in more sports. Conversely, the 1A advocates focused more on the lack of application stress in university. 1A meant no more worrying about scholarships or losing 0.5% on a test. Respondents highlighted the ease of hanging out with people, meeting others with the same mindset, and the freedom that comes with university.