VIII.   GRADING

1. Homework
   1. All assigned activities are expected to be done and contribute toward the final grade.
   2. Homework is primarily an individual activity, and hence should reflect your unique solution.
      1. it is appropriate:
         1. to consult with others for assistance.
         2. to ask questions of the teacher.
         3. to get help on using computers, calculators, or other equipment.
      2. it is NOT appropriate:
         1. simply to copy the work of others.
         2. allow others to copy or have access to your work where copying might occur.
   3. For all problems, show work, not just final answers—the major portion of the points will be based upon the work and partial credit based upon the work shown will be given where appropriate.
      1. for lengthy solutions, provide a few-word description of each major step.
      2. for simple answers, provide a short explanation.
   4. All assignments should be turned before the test covering that material.
      1. generally, turn in assignments as they are done with sufficient time for them to be returned before a test—if time is short, then the last assignment or assignments may be turned in to the proctor of the test at the time the test is taken—they are sent in with the test.
      2. it is particularly important that the first assignment be sent in as soon as is it finished to have it graded and returned in order to find out if the expectations of the teacher are being met.
      3. partial assignments are to be discouraged; however, if additional problems are to be handed in later, then attach them with any graded returned problems from the same assignment set.
      4. nothing will be accepted, even for partial credit, after the beginning of the Final Exam.
   5. All material to be turned in must be neat.
      1. put on 8.5x11 inch paper—no "torn off" ragged-edged sheets from a spiral bound notebook.
      2. turn in final solutions only, not scratch paper (if necessary, recopy!)
      3. label all problems prominently, add verbal explanations, and mark final answers.
      4. arrange all material in order.
      5. do not mix problems from different assignment sets—if submitting several assignments at one time, begin each assignment on a new page.
      6. fasten all papers of a given assignment together with a staple in upper-left corner, make certain that your name and the assignment (chapter and section) are on the material, and mail to the teacher.
   6. Assignments that are the wrong set of problems (e.g. correct numbers from wrong chapter) may be redone for full credit.
      1. turn in correct set with original (wrong set) for regrading.
      2. deadline is the test covering that material.
   7. Extra credit assignments will be given.
      1. if the total earned for homework exceeds the total possible for homework, then the total possible is used in the grade calculation.
      2. extra effort on a particular problem may be rewarded with a few extra points given at the discretion of the teacher, that is, any such points should never be expected or demanded, they are solely a gift in recognition of extra effort.
   8. All assignments presented to the teacher will be given a final grade: that is, there is no "pre-grading" nor can assignments be "corrected" after grading for additional points.
   9. No makeup work on assignments on an individual basis—assigned extra credit is available for all students.
   10. Questions concerning grading should be addressed to the teacher as soon as possible up to one week after the assignment is returned—where appropriate, upward changes for errors in grading will be made.
   11. Counts 34% toward the final grade.
   
   
2. Tests
   1. Four will be given.
   2. Will cover material designated, including homework and assigned reading in Text.
   3. Generally, one hour, no notes, closed book.
   4. A calculator may be used, and for some tests required.
   5. Typically problem, but may also include short answer, discussion, or explanation.
   6. The assigned homework should be done and submitted before sitting a test—ideally it can be returned in time for your test preparation. Some assignments must be submitted from the first section of the material before the first test is sent.
   7. You need to contact the teacher at least one week before you wish to sit a test and make arrangements for each test—the simplest means is to include a note with your last assignment for that section.
   8. The test will sent to the designated proctor—contact him or her to arrange for a time to sit the test.
   9. It is expected that the test will be taken within a week or two—if there is a delay, contact the teacher.
   10. Normally only one test is sent to a proctor at a time. An exception due to an impending deadline or anticipated delay due to the teacher being away from campus would be to have two outstanding tests or final at a given time.
   11. The Test Administration Form for the test must be filled out and signed by the proctor in order for the test score to be permanently recorded.
   12. Each counts 11% toward the final grade.
   
   
3. Final Examination
   1. Approximately half covers the material of the last section, and half is comprehensive.
   2. 2 hours, no notes, closed book.
   3. A calculator may be used.
   4. Will be similar in format to the tests.
   5. Request the final exam from the teacher and arrange for a time with the proctor to sit the exam—if there is a delay, contact the teacher.
   6. Normally the final is not sent to a proctor until the last test has been received. An exception due to an impending deadline or anticipated delay due to the teacher being away from campus would be to have two outstanding tests or final at a given time.
   7. All materials to be submitted for grading should have been sent to the teacher prior to sitting the final exam or given to the proctor at the time of the final exam.
   8. The Test Administration Form for the final exam must be filled out and signed by the proctor in order for the exam score to be permanently recorded.
   9. Counts 22% toward the final grade.
   
   
4. Summary

   	Homework	34%
   	Test 1	11%
   	Test 2	11%
   	Test 3	11%
   	Test 4	11%
   	Final	22%
   		100%

   1. Grades will be distributed approximately:

      	93.0%	–	100%	A		65.0%	–	72.9%	C
      	90.0%	–	92.9%	A–		62.0%	–	64.9%	C–
      	87.0%	–	89.9%	B+		59.0%	–	61.9%	D+
      	79.0%	–	86.9%	B		52.0%	–	58.9%	D
      	76.0%	–	78.9%	B–		50.0%	–	51.9%	D–
      	73.0%	–	75.9%	C+		0.0%	–	49.9%	F

   2. Plus and minus modifiers will be included on all midterm reports to the students; however, only the "letter" grade will be turned in to the Record's Office and is recorded on the official transcript.
   3. Generally the weighted percentage will be rounded to the nearest 0.1%. The grade intervals may be lowered slightly depending upon the final class distribution; that is, the A− grade may be lowered to 89 or 88%. The percent level for a given grade will not be raised.

5. Progress Reports
   1. Regular progress reports will be sent to you—generally just after each test.
   2. These will give the total points earned to date in each grading category as well as the overall percentage and earned grade at that point in time.
   3. Generally plus and minus modifiers will be given to grades near the grade interval limits; however, only the letter grade is reported to the Record's Office and is recorded on the official transcript.

6. Withdrawal

   If for some reason, you request a Withdrawal or it is decided to withdraw you administratively, then all test material that has been previously sent to the proctor needs to be returned to the teacher (in its original sealed envelope) before the Withdrawal is recorded. If the test material is not satisfactorily returned within one month, then a grade of F may be recorded.

7. Incomplete

   Any Incomplete request will be dealt with in accordance to the university policy on incomplete grades.