Math 444 Grading Formula

The Math 444 grades will be the average of three components.

• Tests - 55% - (Quizzes 10%, Midterm 15%, Final Exam 30%)
• Homework Assignments - 30%
• Class Participation and Presentation - 15%

The grades for the individual components will be computed as explained below. Some extra credit is also possible.

Test Grade Average

The test grade average percentage will be converted to a grade from 0.0 to 4.3.

• 85% 4.3
• 80% 4.0
• 70% 3.0
• 60% 2.0
• 50% 1.0
• 45% 0.0

HW grades

The homework grade percentage will be converted to a grade from 0.0 to 4.3.

• 90% 4.3
• 85% 4.0
• 75% 3.0
• 65% 2.0
• 55% 1.0
• 50% 0.0

Class Participation and Presentations

The Class Participation and Presentations grade will range from 0.0 to 4.5. It will be based on various forms of participation:

• Participation during class includes taking part actively in small group work, contributing to discussions and giving high-quality presentations at the board. (Class attendance is of course a necessary condition for this credit.)
• Contributions to online discussions on the class email list and the web.
• During the quarter, each student will do a presentation to be assigned.

Extra Credit

Extra credit for the homework grade may be earned by doing the occasional problem on the assignment sheet designated as extra credit or by arranging extra problems or other work directly with the instructor.

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