Grade Goals

Grade Goals Breakdown

To sum it all up, this course is all about improving as critical thinkers and using quantitative reasoning! To determine your Grade Goal, decide which letter grade you'd like to strive for this semester. Then, find your letter grade at the top of the chart and complete the number of each type of assignment as indicated in the chart. You are in control!

Here's the quick overview of the graded work you'll be responsible for completing:

If you are going for an "A" in the class, you will have a grade of "Accomplished" on:

• 12 out of 14 Prep & Checkpoint Assignments

• All 3 Discussions

• All 4 Unit Projects

• 3 out of 4 Unit Reflection & Self Assessments

• Final Reflection & Self Assessment

If you are going for a "B" in the class, you will have a grade of "Accomplished" on:

• 11 out of 14 Prep & Checkpoint Assignments

• 2 out of 3 Discussions

• 3 out of 4 Unit Projects

• 2 out of 4 Unit Reflection & Self Assessments

• Final Reflection & Self Assessment

If you are going for a "C" in the class, you will have a grade of "Accomplished" on:

• 10 out of 14 Prep & Checkpoint Assignments

• 2 out of 3 Discussions

• 2 out of 4 Unit Projects

• 2 out of 4 Unit Reflection & Self Assessments

• Final Reflection & Self Assessment

Grade Goals Tracker

Use the sheet below to track your progress. Once you get to your desired course letter grade in each row, you have submitted enough of that specific type of assignment. If you prefer, you can also use the Google Sheets version at the bottom of the page.

Google Sheets Grade Goals Tracker

Click the link and then click on "Make a Copy." That sheet will be yours for the whole semester, and you'll be the only one with access to it.

Important Note

All items on the list for a Grade Goal must be completed in order to earn that grade. Failure to complete any of the required Grade Goal items will mean an automatic deduction to the lower grade. Grade Goals are the minimum you need to complete with a “pass” for the desired grade. For example, if your desired grade goal is a C, and you fail to resubmit a Prep or Checkpoint Assignment or Unit Project for a “pass,” the grade earned in the course will be a D.