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MiraCosta College | MATH 150 | ONLINE | Course Number 1268 | 6/8/26 - 7/31/26
My grading practice
My grading practice
I know that earning good grades can sometimes feel stressful, especially in calculus. To help reduce that stress and improve your likelihood of success, here are some key strategies:
For Your Best Performance:
Plan ahead and stay current with due dates - don't let them pile up until Monday night
Ask for help early - reach out through Pronto when you get stuck. In a summer course, waiting too long can make it very hard to catch up
Connect with classmates through Pronto to discuss problem-solving strategies and support each other
When You Need Support: I welcome your questions and I'm happy to help you think through mathematical concepts! You can reach me through Pronto, email, or by scheduling an appointment for office hours.
My goal is your mathematical growth and success - let's work together to make that happen!
grade distribution
grade distribution
This course uses a point-based grading system with a total of 1,250 points.
Graded Categories:
Midterm Exam (Chapters 2 and 3): 500 points
Final Exam (Chapters 4 and 5): 500 points
Section Notes (best 24 of 28): 120 points
Quizzes (best 6 of 7): 90 points
Other Assignments: 40 points
Extra Credit Opportunities:
WebAssign Homework completion: up to 30 points
Midterm Practice Exam: up to 10 points of extra credit toward your Midterm Exam score
Final Practice Exam: up to 10 points of extra credit toward your Final Exam score
A note on exams: Each exam is worth 500 points, which means exams together make up 80% of your grade. This reflects the reality that in a proctored calculus course, demonstrating what you know independently is the most meaningful measure of your learning. The notes, quizzes, and other assignments are here to support your preparation, do them consistently and you will be ready.
overall Course grade
overall Course grade
Your letter grade is determined by your total points earned out of 1,250.
A: 1,125 – 1,250 points (90% – 100%)
B: 1,000 – 1,124 points (80% – 89%)
C: 875 – 999 points (70% – 79%)
D: 750 – 874 points (60% – 69%)
F: Below 750 points (below 60%)
Extra credit points are added to your total before your letter grade is calculated.
webassign assignments
webassign assignments
WebAssign is your primary practice tool for this course. Although it is not graded this summer, completing the homework is one of the best things you can do to prepare for exams, and your overall completion rate counts toward up to 30 points of extra credit at the end of the semester. Work through the problems as you go through each section rather than saving them up, and practice writing your work out using the notation shown in the lecture videos. The more consistently you engage with WebAssign, the more confident you will feel when exam time comes.
Quizzes
Quizzes
There are seven quizzes this summer, one per week, each covering the sections assigned that week. Quiz problems are similar in style to WebAssign homework but with a limited number of attempts and a time limit. Your lowest score is dropped, so your final quiz grade is based on your best six out of seven.
⚠️ Before you open a quiz: Each quiz has a 2-hour time limit that begins the moment you click to open it. The timer does not pause for any reason — not for a lost connection, a closed browser, or anything else. Do not open a quiz until you are ready to complete it in one sitting in a stable environment.
Exams
Exams
There are two exams this summer: a Midterm covering Chapters 2 and 3, and a Final covering Chapters 4 and 5. Both exams are taken in person at the Academic Proctoring Center (APC) or another approved proctoring center. No notes are allowed on either exam. To prepare, review your lecture notes, practice problems, and the material covered in each section. More information about scheduling your exam appointment at the APC will be provided in Canvas.
Section Notes
Section Notes
After watching each lecture video, you will submit handwritten notes for that section as a PDF. Your notes should capture the key concepts, definitions, and examples from the video. In addition to your lecture notes, each submission must include at least two fully worked out problems of your choice from the WebAssign assignment for that section. Show all work clearly using proper mathematical notation, just as you would on an exam.
Taking notes by hand is one of the most effective study strategies in mathematics. It slows you down in a good way, helps you process the material more deeply, and gives you a personal reference to review before quizzes and exams. The worked problems take that a step further by giving you low-stakes practice writing out solutions the way you will need to on exam day.
Your lowest four note scores will be dropped, so your final notes grade is based on your best 24 out of 28 submissions.
Other Assignments
Other Assignments
There are a small number of additional assignments on Canvas, primarily in the Getting Started module at the beginning of the course. These assignments help you get oriented and set up for success before the content gets underway. There are no discussion boards in this course. Additional extra credit opportunities may also appear here throughout the summer.
Incomplete Grade
Incomplete Grade
Students seeking a grade of Incomplete must consult with me no later than the week prior to the end of the semester. A grade of Incomplete will only be considered for unforeseeable, emergency, and justifiable reasons at the end of the term, and only upon agreement of conditions for completing the remaining coursework. Students must have completed at least 75% of the course to be eligible. See the Incomplete Grade Petition under Credit Forms on the Student Forms web page.
Pass/No Pass Grading Option
Pass/No Pass Grading Option
You have the option to choose Pass/No Pass grading for this class. If you choose this option, you must submit a Petition for Pass/No Pass to Admissions and Records by July 31, 2026 (the last day of the summer semester). The petition form is available online or from Admissions and Records. Students planning to transfer should consult with a counselor before choosing this option, as some transfer institutions do not accept Pass/No Pass for certain courses.
Course Repetition
Course Repetition
The maximum number of enrollments for regular courses is three. All grades, including withdrawals (W), are included in the count.
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