Sample Grade Sheet for calculating course grade.
Assessment is the process of obtaining information (evidence) that is used to make educational decisions about students. Evaluation occurs when the course instructions gives value to the evidence based on established criteria. In this course, students are expected to present evidence that they have achieved course objectives. Evidence of achievement can be demonstrated as students work through elements in ten course modules. The quality of achievement will be determined based on criteria established in rubrics, benchmarks, samples, and the sample grade sheet.
The course is based on 200 points which are distributed among ten (10) course modules. Elements from the ten modules and their point values are shown below.
It is important to note that a student may not earn an A in this course if he/she does not present a webfolio in class during the scheduled final exam period.
**For an explanation of ASK, go to http://dante.udallas.edu/edu3305/Course_Information/ask.htm
To see how points are earned within major course elements, students can go to the Sample Grade sheet -- use the link at the top of this page. Online rubrics provide even more detail regarding the evaluation criteria for major projects.
Due Dates Policy:
At midterm, course grades will be calculated and reported to the registrar's office. Midterm grades are determined by points earned on items listed on the Mid-course Checklist no later than the Midterm Turn-In Date. The final grade is determined by total points earned on all required course components. A completed webfolio (containing all course components) must be presented in a live, face-to-face session before the course instructor on campus at the University of Dallas during the final exam period. Instructions for completing and presenting the Webfolio will be available online. All materials to be considered for the course grade must be submitted no later than the time of the final exam.
* For tentative due dates for all course elements, go to the Instructional Framework. Students who work systematically through the course modules and adhere generally to the tentative due dates will be able to complete all course requirements in a timely fashion. Students who struggle to keep up with the tentative due dates because of problems with course assignments should seek early assistance from the course instructor.
The final grade will be calculated by adding the total points earned for each major course element. Total points will be translated into letter grades using the following formula.
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A |
185-200 + webfolio presentation |
B- |
160-164 |
D+ |
134-139 |
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A- |
180-184 |
C+ |
154-159 |
D |
125-133 |
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B+ |
174-179 |
C |
145-153 |
D- |
120-124 |
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B |
165-173 |
C- |
140-144 |
F |
Below 120 |
It is important to note that a student may not earn an A in this course if he/she does not present a webfolio in class during the scheduled final exam period.