You can modify this template to keep track of your course grade. Each time you turn in an assignment, write it down with possible points. When your assignment is returned, write down the points/grade you received. Leave or add rows for assignments.
You should also keep track of your attendance.
You can copy this into a Word doc--or design your own. Or use pen and
paper in your notebook.
Exam Grading Scale: A 100-93; A- 92-90; B+ 89-87; B 86-83; B- 82-80; C+ 79-77; C 76-73; C-72-70; D+ 69-67; D 66-63; D- 62-60; F 59-0
Example of how to estimate grades. Assume you ended up with the following grades for each category below. Convert each grade into its decimal equivalent and multiply by the percentage weight for each category.
| Assignments/Quizzes B+ 3.3 x .25 = .825 |
| Midterm Examination B- 2.7 x .40 = 1.08 |
| Collaborative Essay B+ 3.3 x .25 = .825 |
| Collaborative Presentation A- 3.7 x .10 = .37 |
| Total = 3.1 B for course grade |
| Assignment Name | Possible Points/Grades (Total points as you add assignments) | Your Points/Grades | Attendance | |
| Assignments/Quizzes
(25%) Points: 90 |
Reading Schedule Card + Meeting Schedule | check/check minus/zero | ||
| To figure your grade from points, add your points and divide by total possible points. E.g., 78/90 = .87 B+ | Quiz 1 | 10 | ||
| In-Class Group Work Card - TTWH | 5 | |||
| Quiz 2 | 10 | |||
| Informal Progress Report | 5 | |||
| Proposal - Collaborative Essay | 20 | |||
| In-Class Group Work Card - WH | 5 | |||
| Quiz 3 | 10 | |||
| Quiz 4 | 10 | |||
| Planning Charts | 5 | |||
| Scratch Outline | 10 | |||
| Midterm (40%) | Midterm, Parts 1 and 2 | Letter Grade | ||
| Collaborative Essay (25%) | Letter Grade | |||
| Collaborative Presentation (10%) | Letter Grade | |||