| We do many different types of assignments during the course of the
year. I grade on a point system, and each type of assignment carries a
different point value. At the end of the term I simply find the sum of
your points and divide it by the total number of possible points to get
your minimum grade. I always reserve the right to give you a
higher grade. Your grade will never be lower than the point
calculation. HOMEWORK/CLASSWORK (5 POINTS)
I make no distinction between homework and
classroom assignments. In most cases your homework will be to finish
what we started in class. It is due the day it is due. We will be using
what you did for homework that night the following day. If you
don't have it, we can't use it.
POINT BREAKDOWN
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5 POINTS - The assignment was perfectly done!
All of the activities were complete, and it was neat! You used
colors!
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4 POINTS - A little something was wrong
or missing. It was neatly done. You didn't use color.
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3 POINTS - There were some serious issues
here. Only half of the assignment was done and/or it was not neatly
done.
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2 POINTS - Less than half of the assignment
was completed, and/or most of the answers were wrong.
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1 POINT - You showed a great deal of courage
bringing this thing in.
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0 POINTS - "What assignment? You never told
us that was due today."
THE ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE ON THE DAY THEY ARE DUE.
THE ONLY EXCUSE FOR NOT HAVING THE ASSIGNMENT IS THAT YOU WEREN'T THERE.
LAB REPORTS (20 POINTS)
Lab reports are what we do. It is the most important
part of the curriculum. On average, we do one lab per week. This can
greatly vary depending on the topic, but that's what we try to do. A lab
consists of many parts: Problem, Hypothesis, Independent and
Dependent Variables, Control, Procedure, Results, and Conclusion. Each
of these sections carries a value, usually 4 points. For a detailed
rubric on how I grade lab reports, go here. By adding your
total number of points and dividing it by the total number of
possible points, you get your grade.
LAB REPORTS ARE DUE ON THE DAY THEY ARE DUE!
I WILL TAKE WHATEVER YOU HAVE WITH YOU ON THAT DAY
AS THE FINAL PRODUCT.
TESTS (50 POINTS)
Tests occur at the end of each major unit. There will
not be a test every Friday, or Tuesday, etc. They will happen
when they happen. You will receive a study guide at least a week in
advance for all tests.
OTHER (? POINTS)
This includes such things as projects and
quizzes. They happen, they count. But the point value
will vary.
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