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Grading policy

Each quarter grade is calculated by using 4 weighted categories. The break down is as follows:

25% Home Work 25% Class Work 20% Labs 30% Tests

Home work Home work will be due the next class day after it is assigned unless noted otherwise. Homework can be turned in late with a 10% penalty per day.

Classwork Classwork will be assigned and collected in class. These assignments will often be graded for completion rather than with a letter grade. Classwork could include handouts, group work, in class assignments, lab work, and more

Labs Students will have a number of opportunities each quarter to work in the lab. Lab grades will be based on students ability to answer questions based on a lab, and record data in data tables. There may be some instances where a full lab report is required.

Tests Test will be announced at least one week in advance, to let students know when they should start studying. Study guides will be provided at this time. Students are encouraged to use the time before tests to ask questions and determine where they need the most work.