Participation Grades

If you log into Edline, one new thing you'll notice is that I've added a participation grade for the last week. My goal is to continue this moving forward, posting a weekly score for your role in class discussions. The grade scale is pretty simple and generally follows this model:

Outstanding - 100% - Is ready to go when class starts, has read and underlined the previous night's reading, participates regularly and constructively, is not disruptive

Satisfactory - 90% - Generally ready to go and prepared, contributions well to most classes, is minimally disruptive

Acceptable - 80% - Is focused and ready for class after a gentle reminder, has some understanding of the reading, contributes every other class, is occasionally disruptive

Not satisfactory - 70% - Often unprepared, contributions are either lacking in frequency or relevance, is often disruptive

Unacceptable - 50% - Disruptive and unprepared

Obviously, not everyone fits into these easy categories. It is possible to make excellent contributions and yet also be very disruptive. Similarly, it is possible to be silent in class but fully prepared and engaged, listening well to others. Grades will be adjusted accordingly in those circumstances. If you feel that the participation score you receive is unfair, talk with me.