This class is graded on a 'Total Points' basis. Everything a student finishes earns points (completed programs, weekly FRQs, homework, quizzes). At the end of a marking period, a student's grade is based on the points earned. A detailed, tentative rubric that associates points earned with grades will be posted at least two weeks before the end of the marking period.
Here is a sample grading rubric:
Points Earned | Grade Earned | 100 | A | 95 | A- | 90 | B+ |
75 | B | 70 | B- | 65 | C+ |
50 | C | 45 | C- |
Here are approximate percentages for the weighting of the 4 categories of student work:
Programs | 60-75% |
Weekly FRQs | 10-15% |
Homework | 10-15% |
Review Packets | 5-10% |
Unfortunately, any letter grade or percentage that Genesis lists will be wrong. If you have a question about how your child is doing in the class, please e-mail the teacher at: jstevens [at] metuchenhigh.org.