Grading & Expectations

Expectations:

Ultimately, expectations in this course and in the classroom come down to the principle of RESPECT. Showing respect for your teachers, peers, learning materials, the course content, and yourself will ensure that you are successful in this class.

Grading:

Your term grade will be calculated based on the your performance in the following categories:

• Assessments (papers, projects, formally graded activities, quizzes, tests): 80%

• Learning activities & assignments (including classwork, homework, warm ups, etc.): 20%

All projects, papers, presentations, and formally graded activities will be graded based on a rubric which will outline all grading criteria and will be given to you before you begin work on the assignment. This is intended to ensure that your grade is never a mystery. If you are ever unsure of what you are being graded on, please ask for clarification. One cannot expect to do well if one does not have a clear understanding of the expectations.