Grades
Grading is based on the final project, exercises, participation
in the class help forum, tests, quizzes, and (optional) extra credit. 500 points
equals a perfect grade. Here is
how grades are calculated:
Total
points |
Percent |
Grade |
| 500-450 |
100-90 |
A |
Pass |
| 449-400 |
89-80 |
B |
| 399-350 |
79-70 |
C |
| 349-300 |
69-60 |
D |
No
pass |
299-
0 |
59-0 |
F |
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- 30% of your grade = Exercises • Exercises
1–10 are each worth 15 points, for a total of 150 points — exercises
are not accepted late.
- 30% of your grade = Final
project • Worth 150 points — final projects
are not accepted late.
- 26% of your grade = Tests • Test 1 is worth 20 points,
tests 2 and 3 are each worth 30 points,and test 4 is worth 50 points, for a total of 130
points.
- 14% of your grade = Forum participation • 1–5 points for each relevant post, for a total of
up to 5 points in each week. See the Course Schedule for posting
deadlines. Total possible points for the term: 70 points. New topics and replies both count as posts. Points are tallied separately for each period and are not cumulative. No points
are awarded for posts to the practice forum.
- Extra credit • You
can earn a maximum of 50 extra credit points for the term.
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