Section 6 Grades
For general information about grades, please go to the PCC Grading Guidelines.
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http://catalog.pcc.edu/handbook/g301-gradingguidelines/| Assignment | Number | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Problem Sets | 7 | 20% |
| WeBWorK | 25 | 10% |
| Group Work | 14 | 10% |
| Interviews | 2 | 10% |
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 20% |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30% |
Subsection 6.1 Assignments
- Homework Sets
- There are 7 problem sets assigned for the class, due on Tuesdays at the start of class. The problem sets are available as PDFs on D2L; you may print the problem set out and fill it in, or use a digital tool to fill it in on your computer. \\ Paper homework will be graded on the following:
- 2 points: Work is complete, with a solution presented for each problem (partial credit for at least 50% finished).
- 1 point: Work process is shown for each problem, so that if you made a mistake I can see where it happened and offer corrections.
- 1 point: Work is organized and presented in the proper format.
- 1 point: Work is generally correct. Small errors are okay.
These should be submitted in person in class, but you may submit them digitally through D2L. If you do, your submission must be combined into a single document, in order, and oriented correctly to receive full credit. - WeBWorK
- There are 25 total assignments on the WeBWorK platform: one for each of the 24 sections of the textbook that we will be covering, plus one Orientation. They are due on Fridays at 7PM, covering the material from the week. Late WeBWorK may be turned in for 75% credit until the following Friday.
- Aim to complete the WeBWorK problems BEFORE the class when we cover the topics. This will give you a preview of the material, and give you a chance to ask helpful and relevant questions in person.
- Watch the embedded videos in WeBWorK for additional demonstration of the material,
- Use the "Show Me Another" option to get extra practice for challenging problems,
- Use the "Email Instructor" button when you are stuck. This will let me see your problem and identify what the application is expecting from you.
WeBWorK is notoriously pretty picky about input formatting. If it feels like your answer is correct but the application is still marking it wrong, do not panic! Email me and I’ll help you troubleshoot. - Group Work
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Each class you will be able to get into groups to work on the worksheets together. There are four roles: Manager, Recorder, Outreach, and Presenter. These roles will be defined and clarified in class.Your attendance and participation in class with your group will be graded as follows:
- 1 point: Arrive to class on time.
- 3 points: Fully engage in class: Sign up for and perform the duties of your group role, share ideas and questions with your group and with the class.
- 1 point: Remain in class until class ends.
If you must be absent, email me before class starts to earn 2 points for the day. - Interviews
- From week 3 onward, I will offer short 1-on-1 interviews in class while the class is working on group work. You will be given 5 minutes to solve a problem, then spend a few minutes explaining your process to me verbally. You will be given a grade based on yoru performance as follows:
- 0: No grade. Student did not attend, or could not engage with the problem at all.
- 1: Does Not Meet. Student made a good faith attempt, assessment indicates a need for further instruction and practice.
- 2: Developing. Student shows near understanding of the material that can be corrected with review or practice.
- 3: Proficient. Student shows a satisfactory understanding of the material, with only small errors that are easily addressed during the interview.
- 4: Excelling: Student shows a sophisticated understanding of the material with an excellent demonstration and discussion.
There will be three interviews total, covering Factoring, Functions, and Rational Functions. Students will have opportunities to repeat interviews to improve their scores.
Subsection 6.2 Exams
- Midterm Exam
- The midterm will be held on Thursday, July 17 in class. This is a closed book, closed notes, no calculator exam. This exam will cover factoring strategies and functions.
- Final Exam
- The final exam will be held on Thursday, August 14 in class. This is a cloed book, closed notes, no calculator exam. This exam will cover all material in the class, with emphasis on rational and quadratic functions and inequalities.
Subsection 6.3 Late Work and Make-Up Policy
Mathematics is a subject that builds on itself, so it is crucial that you stay on top of your work at the pace of the class. However, I understand that life does not always line up with college schedules and deadlines. If you need more time to complete a homework assignment, or if you need to miss class, please contact me (see Subsection 3.2) to work out an extension, or another way to make up work, before the assignment is due. I am very generous with extensions if you communicate with me, but I am less inclined to accept late work that has accumulated without communication.
