Grading

►A student's grade is based on a point system. For example, a homework assignment could be worth 1 point or 30 points depending upon the number of questions or the value of the assignment. A test, project, presentation are generally worth more points than Homework, Classwork, Quizzes, and Class Participation, and Class Use. Almost everything a student turns in is given a point value. The following are the categories used for grading.

Tests

Projects

Presentations: It is essential that a student can not only learn new information, but present it to a group in a way that is creative and easily understood.

Homework:

Quiz: These are sometimes unannounced. It gives me a good idea what a student has actually retained. If many students do poorly, then I can reflect on how I taught the lesson and change it to improve student learning. If this is the case, I will re-teach the lesson a different way and give students an opportunity to take another quiz.

Classwork: This includes work that is expected to be done in class. Can include things like bookwork, worksheets etc.

Class Participation: A lot of time in class is spent working in groups. Almost always a student has a job while in group. How well he/she performs the job determines the number of points earned. Points are also earned for participation in whole class discussions and activities.

Class Use: I usually give students time in class to do work; it is important that they use the time wisely.

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	Tests
	Projects
	Presentations: It is essential that a student can not only learn new information, but present it to a group in a way that is creative and easily understood.
	Homework:
	Quiz: These are sometimes unannounced. It gives me a good idea what a student has actually retained. If many students do poorly, then I can reflect on how I taught the lesson and change it to improve student learning. If this is the case, I will re-teach the lesson a different way and give students an opportunity to take another quiz.
	Classwork: This includes work that is expected to be done in class. Can include things like bookwork, worksheets etc.
	Class Participation: A lot of time in class is spent working in groups. Almost always a student has a job while in group. How well he/she performs the job determines the number of points earned. Points are also earned for participation in whole class discussions and activities.
	Class Use: I usually give students time in class to do work; it is important that they use the time wisely.