What does my grade mean? 

How much does my homework count towards my grade?

What about tests?

Is there a lab portion to the course and how will it affect my grade?

Your "Grade" will be earned by a points system. The number of points that you accumulate will determine your grade. Points are earned as a result of turning in homework, taking tests and quizzes, turning in special assignments and participating in class in a positive way.  + and - are marks relate to your class participation, improvement or un-improvement over a grading period, conduct in the class and/or a combination of these factors.   + and Minus  -  marks are also given for a variety of classroom and homework assignments, e.g. if homework is on time, a '+' is assigned to that homework.  If class work is neat and easy to read and understand, a '+' is awarded.  If the work is illegible a ' - ' is assigned.  At the time of progress and final reports, the ' + ' and ' - ' marks are all taken into account and applied to the final grade.  
  

Points	Grade
95.00+	A+ Excellent
90.00+	A Excellent	Grade “A” means that you are doing outstanding, excellent work. You have completed all your assignments, you show enthusiasm in class and show the ability to analyze and apply the principles we are learning .[back to top]
87.50+	A- Very Good
85.00+	B+ Very Good
80.00+	B Very Good	Grade “B” means that your work is of high quality and you and you have mastered the topics we have studied. This grade means that your work is above-average and you have shown that you have some ability to analyze and apply the principles we are learning. [back to top]
77.50+	B- Good
75.00+	C+ Average
70.00+	C Average	Grade “C” means that the work you are doing is acceptable and you have shown that you have a satisfactory knowledge of the subject. [back to top]
67.50+	C- Fair
65.00+	D+ Poor
60.00+	D Poor	Grade “D” means that your work is below expectations and your do have not shown that you understand the subject matter. If you are earning a “D” grade, you have not done the minimum amount of work expected, have neglected to turn in assignments, and/or have not done well in tests and quizzes.  [back to top]
58.50+	D- Very Poor
0 - 58.49	F Failure	Grade “F” means that the quality and/or quantity of work you are doing in class and/or as homework is so far below what is expected that it cannot be considered for credit in this class.
	INC- Incomplete

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Your Semester Finals will constitute  20% of your grade.  

The remaining 80% of your grade is built on labs, quizzes, project, and homework.

There is a Laboratory component to this course.  Your lab book grades combined with special projects constitute at least 45% of your grade.  To learn more about lab book expectations, click here.

  Homework is a necessary and vital part of the learning process. Homework:

a. Reinforces skills and materials learned in class

b. Prepares you for upcoming class topics

c. Teaches you to work independently

d. Aids in the evaluation of your progress.

Homework will be checked by the teacher for completeness and correctness.  Homework is part of the learning process and will not be used as a measurement of the learned product - how much students have learned - measured on tests, quizzes, labs, papers and projects. 

Both individual and group assignments will be assigned.  You will not be held responsible for a person in your group not doing their work, however your work must still be complete.

Good class participation and attitude will help your grade.

It is your responsibility to get all make-up work (all assignments are listed on this website, in the assignment book and in the worksheet box)

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