Burlai

This article considers different ways of improving the module-rating system applied to the “Engineering Graphics” department. The authors analyzed features of current and scheduled academic performance ratings. It was suggested to control academic performance ratings of students continuously during the whole term. The survey of graphical tasks’ labor intensity showed that students spent more time in classes than 30 or 40 years ago; the quality level of training didn’t increase proportionally to time spent. Proposals concerning revision of set of disciplines in general and reducing the number non-core disciplines in favor of fundamental and technical disciplines were made. The authors suggested using new methods to motivate students; these methods are widely used at BMSTU.