Exam and grade criteria
Exam
The writing time for the exam is 5 hours. Registration is mandatory. All students writing the exam must be able to show valid photo identification. KTH's examination rules apply.
The exam consists of nine problems, each of which is worth a maximum of 4 points. The first three problems form part A of the exam and can be partially replaced by earning bonus points from the seminar tests. The next three problems form part B and the last three problems form part C.
Grade | A | B | C | D | E | Fx |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total points | 27 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 15 |
Points which must come from part C | 6 | 3 |
Grading criteria
Within the subject of discrete mathematics as described by the course syllabus, the student must be able to do the following:
For Grade E:
- Solve simple problems that may also require explaining the meaning of basic concepts and theorems.
For Grade C, in addition:
- Solve more advanced problems within some part of the course content, including problems of a theoretical nature.
For Grade A, in addition:
- Solve more advanced problems within several parts of the course content, including problems of a theoretical nature.
Assessment criteria
The following criteria apply to all assessments:
For full marks on a problem, the solution must be well-presented and easy to follow. This means in particular that all introduced variables are explained, that the logical structure is clearly presented in words or symbols, and that the reasoning is well-motivated and clearly written.
Solutions lacking these qualities will be awarded a maximum of 2 points. Minor calculation errors generally do not result in deductions of points unless they change the nation of the problem or result in noticeable inconsistencies.
Supplementary exam
If you receive the grade Fx, there is an opportunity to upgrade this to a passing grade by taking a supplementary exam shortly after the regular exam. This opportunity will also be available after the re-exam.
Registration for the exam
Registration for the exam is mandatory and takes place via Mina sidor. If you have problems accessing the course via Mina sidor, you should contact the student office to check that you have been registered for the course.
If you have already passed the course but would like to improve your grade, you cannot register for the exam via Mina sidor and you must instead register via a special form at the student office.
Seating arrangement
The seating arrangement will be announced before the exam via email to everyone who has registered on time.
Permitted aids
No aids are permitted during the exam.
The rules for writing examinations at KTH are applied to all exams. All who take part in the exam should familiarize themselves with these regulations.
Model exam
Since the format of the exam is different from previous years, we have made a model exam based on problems from past exams.
Past exams SF1610
English
- Exam 230816 Download Exam 230816 (solutions Download solutions)
- Exam 230531 Download Exam 230531 (solutions Download solutions)
- jun22_eng.pdf Download jun22_eng.pdf / jun22s_eng.pdf Download jun22s_eng.pdf
- aug21s_eng.pdf Download aug21s_eng.pdf
- jun21s_eng.pdf Download jun21s_eng.pdf
- ks1_spr21s_eng.pdf Download ks1_spr21s_eng.pdf
- ks2_spr21s_eng.pdf Download ks2_spr21s_eng.pdf
- ks3_spr21s_eng.pdf Download ks3_spr21s_eng.pdf
- ks4_spr21s_eng.pdf Download ks4_spr21s_eng.pdf
- ks5_spr21s_eng.pdf Download ks5_spr21s_eng.pdf
- may20_partab_eng.pdf Download may20_partab_eng.pdf / may20s_partab_eng.pdf Download may20s_partab_eng.pdf
- may20_partc_eng.pdf Download may20_partc_eng.pdf / may20s_partc_eng.pdf Download may20s_partc_eng.pdf
- ks1_2018s_eng.pdf Download ks1_2018s_eng.pdf
- aug17s_eng.pdf Download aug17s_eng.pdf
- may17s_eng.pdf Download may17s_eng.pdf
- ks1a_2017s_eng.pdf Download ks1a_2017s_eng.pdf
- ks1b_2017s_eng.pdf Download ks1b_2017s_eng.pdf
- ks2a_2017s_eng.pdf Download ks2a_2017s_eng.pdf
- ks2b_2017s_eng.pdf Download ks2b_2017s_eng.pdf
- ks3a_2017s_eng.pdf Download ks3a_2017s_eng.pdf
- ks3b_2017s_eng.pdf Download ks3b_2017s_eng.pdf
- ks4a_2017s_eng.pdf Download ks4a_2017s_eng.pdf
- ks4b_2017s_eng.pdf Download ks4b_2017s_eng.pdf
- ks5a_2017s_eng.pdf Download ks5a_2017s_eng.pdf
- ks5b_2017s_eng.pdf Download ks5b_2017s_eng.pdf
Swedish
- jun22_sv.pdf Download jun22_sv.pdf / jun22s_sv.pdf Download jun22s_sv.pdf
- aug21_sv.pdf Download aug21_sv.pdf / aug21s_sv.pdf Download aug21s_sv.pdf
- jun21_sv.pdf Download jun21_sv.pdf / jun21s_sv.pdf Download jun21s_sv.pdf
- aug20A_sv.pdf Download aug20A_sv.pdf / aug20As_sv.pdf Download aug20As_sv.pdf
- aug20B_sv.pdf Download aug20B_sv.pdf / aug20Bs_sv.pdf Download aug20Bs_sv.pdf
- maj20As_sv.pdf Download maj20As_sv.pdf
- maj20Bs_sv.pdf Download maj20Bs_sv.pdf
- aug19_sv.pdf Download aug19_sv.pdf / aug19s_sv.pdf Download aug19s_sv.pdf
- maj19_sv.pdf Download maj19_sv.pdf / maj19s_sv.pdf Download maj19s_sv.pdf
- maj18_sv.pdf Download maj18_sv.pdf / maj18s_sv.pdf Download maj18s_sv.pdf
- maj17_sv.pdf Download maj17_sv.pdf / maj17s_sv.pdf Download maj17s_sv.pdf
- jun15_sv.pdf Download jun15_sv.pdf / jun15s_sv.pdf Download jun15s_sv.pdf
- aug14_sv.pdf Download aug14_sv.pdf / aug14s_sv.pdf Download aug14s_sv.pdf
- maj14_sv.pdf Download maj14_sv.pdf / maj14s_sv.pdf Download maj14s_sv.pdf
- jan14_sv.pdf Download jan14_sv.pdf / jan14s_sv.pdf Download jan14s_sv.pdf