Evaluation

Published

February 26, 2026

Modified

December 18, 2025

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Elements

Component	Description	Points
Exams	There will be three (3) in-class examinations, plus a final held during the exam period that is partially cumulative. Each exam is worth 40 points. The top 3 of 4 exam scores will count toward your final grade. ~~You must take the final, but~~You may choose to drop (or not take) one of the ~~other three~~ exams.	120
Quizzes	There will be four (4) in-class quizzes. Each quiz is worth 10 points. The top 3 of 4 quiz scores will count toward your final grade.	30
	TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE	150
Extra Credit	There may be extra credit opportunities provided at random and unannounced times during the semester. Come to class in order to benefit from them.

Grading Scheme

Points	Percent	Grade
141+	94-100+	A
135-140	90-93	A-
130-134	87-89	B+
126-129	84-86	B
120-125	80-83	B-
115-119	77-79	C+
105-114	70-76	C
90-104	60-69	D
0-89	<59	F

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## Elements {- #eval-components}

| Component | Description                                  | Points |
|-----------|----------------------------------------------|--------:|
| Exams     | There will be three (3) in-class examinations, plus a final held during the exam period that is partially cumulative. Each exam is worth 40 points. The top 3 of 4 exam scores will count toward your final grade. ~~You must take the final, but~~You may choose to drop (or not take) one of the ~~other three~~ exams. | 120 |
| Quizzes | There will be four (4) in-class quizzes. Each quiz is worth 10 points. The top 3 of 4 quiz scores will count toward your final grade. | 30 |
| | **TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE** | 150 |
| Extra Credit | There may be extra credit opportunities provided at random and unannounced times during the semester. Come to class in order to benefit from them.| |

## Grading Scheme {- #grading-scheme}

| Points  | Percent | Grade |
|---------|---------|-------|
| 141+ | 94-100+   | A     |
| 135-140 | 90-93   | A-    |
| 130-134 | 87-89   | B+    |
| 126-129 | 84-86   | B     |
| 120-125 | 80-83   | B-    |
| 115-119 | 77-79   | C+    |
| 105-114 | 70-76   | C     |
| 90-104  | 60-69   | D     |
| 0-89    | <59     | F     |