Grading Policies |
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| Grading Categories |
Mid-Chapter Quizzes (1 per Chapter) - 20% of grade
Homework (Daily) - 35% of grade
Chapter Tests (3-4 per Quarter) - 45% of grade |
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| Homework Policy |
Homework is due at the beginning of class the day after the assignment is given or the day returning from any absence to receive full credit . Late work will be accepted if it is complete, but only five out of 10 points will be awarded. Any late work or missing work due to absences will be accepted up until the chapter test.
WORK IS TO BE SHOWN ON ALL REQUIRED HOMEWORK PROBLEMS TO RECEIVE FULL CREDIT.
Students will grade their homework daily in class.
If ALL the problems on the assignment have been completed and work is shown on ALL required problems, 10 out of 10 points is awarded.
Work is incomplete if at least half the problems are completed and/or the work is not shown for ALL required problems. Five points will be awarded for an incomplete assignment.
If the assignment is not done at all or less than half the problems are completed, a zero will be given.
Students will be given until the day of the chapter test to complete any missing assignments due to absences. If work is not completed by this time, a zero will be awarded for each assignment not done.
Students will record homework percentages on their checksheets to record achievement in each lesson. |
| Quiz/Test Policy |
Quizzes are given at the midpoint of each chapter. The quizzes assess student understanding of the homework and prepare them for the upcoming chapter test.
Chapter tests are given approximately every two to three weeks. |
| Checksheets |
Students will record all homework assignments, mid-chapter quizzes, and tests on their checksheets.
Checksheets are collected from the students after the chapter test is returned to the students.
A checksheet grade is given each chapter based on accurately recording the homework for the chapter, the mid-chapter quiz grade, and the chapter test grade. The points for the checksheet equal the number of recorded homework assignments for the chapter plus the recorded mid-chapter quiz plus the recorded chapter test. The checksheet grade will be entered as a homework grade.
The checksheet is useful for students as well as parents to keep record of student achievement in each category.
Checks mean 100% completion of homework assignments and work is shown on ALL problems. Students will get 10 points for the assignment if they receive a check.
A zero means the assignment was not done at all or less than half of the assignment was completed.
An "I" means the assignment was incomplete, and five points is given for the assignment.
The percentages recorded under homework for each assignment is determined by students who daily grade their homework in class the day after the homework was assigned.
If a student is absent, it is his/her responsibility to grade any missing homework assignment and record the percentage on the checksheet. |
| Progress Reports |
After every chapter test (2-3 weeks), I will update your child's grade. Included in the update will be a homework grade for the chapter, a grade for the checksheet, a midchapter quiz grade for the chapter, and a chapter test grade.
I can send home a hard copy of your child's grade on a piece of paper (progress report) if you request one. If you need to communicate any information to me, there will be several lines to include comments or questions. It is very important to check your child's grade online. Communication between parent and teacher is essential to ensure student success. |
| Grading Scale |
90-100% A
80-89% B
70-79% C
60-69% D
Below 60% F |
