Every piece of graded work in the course, what it is worth, and when it is due.
Assessments#
Five components make up the final grade. The three with a submission or a practical test each have their own brief below; attendance and quizzes run every week and are described here.
| Component | Weight |
|---|---|
| Attendance & Table Participation | 10% |
| Weekly Online Quizzes | 10% |
| Assessment 1: Shot Reading & Fundamentals | 20% |
| Assessment 2: Cue Ball Control Challenge | 25% |
| Final: Three Shots Ahead Challenge | 35% |
Attendance & Table Participation (10%) — turning up to practical sessions and engaging with table time, not just lecture attendance. There are 12 weekly participation opportunities; your best 10 results are counted, with each counted week worth 1%. Your lowest two results are automatically dropped.
Weekly Online Quizzes (10%) — a short online quiz most weeks, checking the rules and concepts covered so far. There are 12 weekly quizzes; your best 10 quiz results are counted, with each counted quiz worth 1%. Your lowest two quiz results are automatically dropped.
Assessment 1: Shot Reading & Fundamentals
An online visual and multiple-choice assessment covering Weeks 1–4: table understanding, pre-shot setup, straight-shot diagnosis, and object-ball path and contact-point reasoning.
Due 17 March 2027 · Weight: 20%
Assessment 2: Cue Ball Control Challenge
A hands-on test of tangent-line prediction, stop, follow, draw, basic side spin and basic point positioning — judged on where the cue ball finishes, not just on whether the object ball is potted.
Due 14 April 2027 · Weight: 25%
Final: Three Shots Ahead Challenge
The capstone: plan and play a short sequence of shots where each one sets up the position for the next, under the same conditions as a real game.
Due 28 May 2027 · Weight: 35%