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Methods for Determining Final Grades

Weighted Letter Grades
4 multiple choice tests = 10% each
1 term paper = 15%
4 short written homework assignments = 5% each
Final essay exam = 20%
Attendance = 5%
A = 88-100%
B = 78-87%
C = 68-77%
D = 58-67%
F = 58%

Accumulated Points
2 multiple choice tests = 50 points each
2 essay tests = 50 points each
1 term paper = 100 points
2 homework assignments = 50 points each
1 final exam = 100 points
A = 425-500 pts.
B = 350-424 pts.
C = 275-349 pts.
D = 200-274 pts.
F = less than 200 pts

Definitional System
A = pass 90% of all assignments
B = pass 80% of all assignments

The Curve
A = top 10% of the class (top 10 students out of class of 100)
B = next 10% of the class

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February 24, 2006