Evaluation and Assessment
You earn the grade you are given.
You will be graded based on the following:
For the most part, your assignments will be graded with a mark out of 10 on a scale as follows:
- Your overall grade will reflect the amount of effort you put into your assignments and how fully you participate in class.
- Without even seeing your posted mark, your gut should tell you how you are doing in class and what mark you are probably earning.
- If you want a higher mark then be prepared to put in the time and effort both in class and after hours to achieve it.
- If you waste time in class, do not complete assignments fully, or fail to hand in most assignments on time, it should be no surprise when you fail or receive a lower than expected mark.
You will be graded based on the following:
- Daily work
- Projects
- Presentations
- Quizzes and tests
For the most part, your assignments will be graded with a mark out of 10 on a scale as follows:
Description | Letter Grade | Numerical Equiv. | Percentage |
Exceeds Expectations | A+ | 9 - 10 | 90 - 100%; |
Above or High Expectations | A / B | 8 - 8.9 | 80 - 89%; |
Meets Expectations | B / C+ | 6.7 - 7.9 | 67 - 79% |
Minimally Meets Expectations | C / C- | 5.0 - 6.6 | 50 - 66% |
Below Expectations | I / F | 0 - 4.9 | Below 50% |
You will also be evaluated in:
- How well your assignments and growth are aligned with the core and curriculum competencies
- The extent to which your finished work met the outlined criteria
- The complexity of the assignments chosen
- The quantity of work completed or produced
- The overall depth and quality of your finished work
- Your reflection of the "learning process"
- Other things to consider:
- A portion of your mark is based on your professionalsim and how well you do your job as a learner
- Attendance
- Effort
- Overall quality of your work
- Time management
- A portion of your mark is based on your professionalsim and how well you do your job as a learner