Grading

MiraCosta College | MATH 150 | ONLINE | Course Number 3836 | 8/18/25 ~ 12/13/25

My grading practice

I know that getting good grades can sometimes be stressful. To help reduce that stress and improve the likelihood of getting your best grades, allow yourself the time and space you need to do your best work. Don't procrastinate, and if you get stuck on an assignment, reach out to me or one of your peers. I welcome your questions and I'm happy to help you think through your ideas so you can successfully complete an assignment. You know how to reach me, right?

course points

- Total Course Points: 3000
- WebAssign Assignments
  - 15 points each
- Other Assignments
  - 45 points total
- WebAssign Quizzes
  - 20 points each
- Exams
  - 555 points each

overall Course grade

A = 2700 points or higher

B = 2400 - 2699 points

C = 2100 - 2399 points

D = 1800 - 2099 points

F = below 1800 points

webassign assignments - 435 points

Homework is designed as practice. Please practice writing the homework out with the notation shown in class. It is much better for your understanding of the concepts to stay on top of the homework; budget time each day to study and/or review. Sometimes, homework will take less time and more time could be spent reviewing the concepts. Homework is designed as practice. Homework will be submitted online on WebAssign.

Quizzes - 160 points

There will be about eight quizzes on WebAssign. Each quiz will cover about 3-4 sections. The quizzes are very similar to the WebAssign Assignments, but have a limited number of attempts and a time limit.

Exams - 555 points each

There will be a total of four chapter exams. Please see the schedule for exam dates. To prepare, students should review the assigned reading, homework questions, and the lecture notes. There will be no dropped exams. Students will take their exams at the APC (Academic Proctoring Center) or other approved proctoring center, more information on this will be given in Canvas.

lecture notes - 140 points

Make sure to take thorough notes while watching lecture videos. You will submit a PDF of your notes after each section.

other assignments - 45 points

There will be a few number of other assignments on Canvas, including discussion boards and getting started assignments. There will also be some extra credit opportunities applied to this category.

Incomplete Grade

Students seeking a grade of Incomplete must consult with me no later than the week prior to finals. 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 coursework. Students seeking a grade of Incomplete must have completed 75% of the course and request an incomplete prior to grades being submitted. https://www.miracosta.edu/student-services/admissions/forms.html

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 & Records by the date specified on the schedule. The petition form is available online, or from Admissions & Records. Students planning to transfer should consult with a counselor before opting for Pass/No Pass to ensure this option is accepted by their intended transfer institutions. https://www.miracosta.edu/student-services/admissions/forms.html

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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