CPS 196, Grading

It is necessary, though not sufficient, to do five assignments to get an A-. To get an A it is necessary to do six assignments. To make this more concrete, in addition to the criteria of number of assignments, it is necessary to earn 100 points for a B, 150 points for an A-, and 200 points for an A.

You must also oversee the grading of submissions for your presentation. You will do this in consultation with Profs. Astrachan and Duvall. Each submission will be given one of the following grades

• Poor, shows some understanding but reflects little or minimal effort. This corresponds to a grade of C, or 10 points

• Good, shows understanding and a reasonable attempt at completion though may be flawed in non-fundamental ways. This corresponds to a grade of B, or 20 points

• Very Good, shows understanding, a reasonable attempt, and although some flaws may be present, there is something in the submission that indicates a more complete understanding and more of an effort than does Good. This corresponds to a grade of A-/B, or 30 points

• Splendid, shows real understanding, an effort to do more than merely do what is asked and has nearly no flaws. This corresponds to a grade of A, or 40 points

• Incredible, is an A+, it represents above-and-beyond effort and understanding, it earns 50 points