English 1213 Scorecard

For all graded work, you will receive both letter grades and numbers expressed as fractions: 21/25 e.g.  The upper term of the fraction is the number of points earned for the assignment (21), the lower term the total possible points (25).  Record your numerical scores in the table below to chart your progress over the semester. To calculate your course grade and overall average, download the grade calculator from my website.

           
Your total
Possible
 Participation            
50
 Golden rules exam            
20
 Nuggets exam            
20
 Quotes and documentation exam            
20
 Word problems quiz            
10
 Reading quizzes 1 2 3 4 5  
25
 Reading quizzes  6 7 8 9 10  
25
 Reading quizzes  11 12 13 14 15  
25
 Reading quizzes 16 17 18 19 20  
25
 Writing exercises 1 2 3 4    
40
 Research project            
40
 Peer responses 1 2 3 4    
40
 Essay corrections 1 2 3 4 5  
100
 In-class essays 1 2        
60
 Paper 1            
90
 Paper 2            
100
 Paper 3            
100
 Paper 4            
110
 Final exam            
100
Totals            
1000

Total points translated to final grades:
A: 900 or more; B: 800-899; C: 700-799; D: 600-699; F: <600