Grades are determined by total points earned out total points
possible. Students should know that
each assignment or test is connected to the learning objectives.
The completion and mastery of the activities and assignments lead to personal
success in class,
as well as to a stronger class community.
FYI:
In Gradespeed, there are several entries to notice:
First, if a score has been assigned, I have assessed the work at the point
value shown.
Students may always make corrections to class work or exams if they do not
make a passing grade.
Second, if an assignment column is blank, no score has been assessed yet for
that piece of work. A
blank DOES NOT mean missing, it just means I have yet to grade that assignment.
Third, an "m" or "msg" in a column could mean one of two things: The student
was present in class, but
did not have his/her work on the due date; OR the student was present in class
but left class early on the
due date (maybe for an appt, to see the counselor, the nurse etc..) before
getting the work scored.
A Msg score does enter to a zero in the gradebook. However, it is a reminder
to me to continue to
ask for the assignment from the student, and the student reminder to show
their work to me upon return
to class so that an appropriate score can be entered.
Please feel free to email me or give a call with any questions.