Grading Rubric for Biology 2007-08
I will calculate an individual grade for each student for each quarter based on the following:
Categories
Tests
Labs
Quizzes
Homework & Classwork
Percentages (Weight)
40%
30%
20%
10%
Tests
Tests are by unit and cover approximately 2.5-3 weeks of course content.
Tests are cumulative, meaning material from previous units will appear on subsequent tests.
Tests may be re-taken for a higher grade if the student has:
- completed all classwork and homework leading up to the test.
- maintained an organized and complete notebook from which to study
- asked questions in class or came in for extra help outside of class for remediation
- demonstrated meaningful remediation, i.e. flashcards, verbal discussion with teacher)
- note that re-test grades are limited to 70%
Tests must be made up as soon as possible. It is the responsibility of the student to arrange a makeup time within the assigned timeframe.
Common Assessments
Students will take three common assessments given to all biology students for intradepartmental quality control and curriculum development.
These will occur at the end of 1st quarter and the end of 3rd quarter and count as test grades
The Midterm serves as a common assessments for the semester.
Labs
Labs are participation-based and are usually conducted as groups.
Behavior during and cleanup after lab activities are part of overall grade.
Lab activities may or may not have formal reports.
Quizzes
Quizzes are given at least weekly and are shorter format versions of test items.
Quizzes may be on paper or electronically presented via a web-based assessment tools.
Quizzes missed due to an excused absence may not have to be made up.
Homework and Classwork
Homework will be assigned but not always collected for a grade
Homework will almost always be graded for accuracy and completion
Notebook checks will count as classwork grades.
Late homework is never accepted for full credit.
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