How Grades Work in This Class
Our class works on a points system, you can earn up to l00 points. I want to see each of you excel and succeed, you can do this!
| 97-100 | A+ |
| 93-96 | A |
| 90-92 | A- |
| 87-89 | B+ |
| 83-86 | B |
| 80-82 | B– |
| 77-79 | C+ |
| 73-76 | C |
| 70-72 | C- |
| 66-69 | D |
| 00-65 | F |
Written Response Final Project (15 points)
In place of the final exam the class will be assigned two small written response prompts for the final. The final project requires critical thinking, applying psychological concepts and applying knowledge around social psychology and psychological disorders.
Multimedia Identity Assignment (10 points of your Total Course Grade)
You will have one major assignment to complete and submit through Brightspace. Your assignment will be located under the “Multimedia Identity Project” tab and will appear in your weekly schedule with due dates.
Multiple Choice Exams (30 points of your total course grade)
There will be a total of four multiple choice exams throughout the semester. All of your multiple-choice exams will have twenty multiple choice questions. Each multiple-choice exam will be worth 7.5 points each for a total of thirty points.
Weekly Discussions (30 points of your Total Course Grade)
You will also be asked to participate in 10 discussion posts through Brightspace — discussions will require weekly responses to a prompt. I am also asking you to respond to your classmates’ posts. Each discussion post is worth 3 points each, totaling 30 points of your Final Course Grade. Details of each Discussion post will be given in Brightspace in the discussions section and through your course schedule.
Writing and Reading Assignment (15 points of your Total Course Grade)
You will have a reflective writing piece based at a novel that we will read together in our course. The assignments will be based on the novel, developmental theories and your own life experiences.
- Brightspace. The assignments for each class, along with other course materials will be on Brightspace. If you cannot currently access the Brightspace website please visit the staff in room L119 for assistance.
- Attendance. Attendance is crucial for success. Everyone is expected to participate actively and work together to create a safe and comfortable environment for open expression of views.
- Feedback. Feedback is necessary for growth. This course offers ample opportunities for feedback from me and your classmates to aid in your success.
- Group Work. Students will frequently work with each other by commenting on one another’s discussion posts. There will be no specific grade for this work, but respectful and open-minded participation is expected.
Incomplete
If you have earned an Incomplete, you’ll see an X next to the assignment name in the Grades area. This means you have not fulfilled all of the criteria in the assignment’s rubric. Any time you receive an Incomplete, I will leave you a comment explaining what you need to do to change your score to a Complete. Follow that feedback and resubmit your assignment.
Tracking Your Progress
The grades you receive on all assignments, quizzes, projects and discussions can be found in the Grades section on Brightspace.
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