Bus 305: Understanding the Grading System

Read the following and confirm to me with a thoroughly concise post, that you understand what grades mean and how to get the grade I want. Don't be afraid to use examples and do your own research on the topic. Ask questions about anything you do not understand.

understand the content below. Ask questions about anything you do not understand. Professors hear from students every semester that they "didn't do anything wrong\" and should have gotten an A. While that might be the case when doing a math problem, It is not the case in assignments where the answer is an essay, paper or other non-numeric response. In order to help you understand right now how As yrs 35 work, please read and really think about the information below. Grades you earn....what do they mean? What does an A actually mean? Students will be given the grade they earn In this course. If you want an \"A,\" you should decide this at the beginning of the semester and complete 'A\" work. The middle to end of the semester is too late to make this decision. Keep in mind the followlng: . A, A indicates excellent performance. "Outsta nding work that goes beyond the analysis of course material to synthesize concepts in a valid andfor novel or creative way.\" *" - B+, B, 8- indicates good performance. \"Very good to excellent work that analyzes material explored in class and is a reasonable attempt to synthesize materia|."*** - C+_ C, 62- indicates satisfactory performance. "Adequate work that satises the assignment a limited analysis of material explored in class.'\"*' - PM, D, 0- Indicates less than satisfactory performance- \"Passing work that is minimally adeq uate1 raislng serious concern about readlness to continue in the eld 3\"\" o F indicates unsatisfactory performance \"Failing work that is clearly inadequate, unworthy of credit."\"** *\"Ilretrieved from httpsoi'docs.|c|ark.edufundergraduatefpoliciesproceduresfgradingl What do those levels look like In the classroom, group work, or homework? Here are some examples & generalizations. Each student and situation is different but these are some behaviors that are often present in students who earn these grades. 1. When you are Tn classr you know who the students are who are exceptional they prepare for class, they add valuable comments, they take notes, their work ls always done well before the deadline, they help others wlthout being asked, they really know the information, the teacher calls on them when nobody else is speaking up [or thls is 1. When you are in class, you know who the students are who are exceptional they prepare for class, they add yaluable comments1 they take notes1 their work is always done well before the deadline, they help others without being asked1 they really know the infonhation1 the teacher calls on them when nobody else is speaking up [or this is when they always volunteer}. In a group, they are the go-to person who everyone knows held it together and made it a success. You want these people in your group. Their discussion board comments are interesting and they stated something that will help you remember the concepts. 111ese are the students who are excellent performers and get As. 2. These students attend eyery class, they speak up sometimes, they are mostly listeners. Based on their comments, it seems like they came to class prepared and read the chapter and other material before class. Their discussion board comments are ok and they are easy to respond to and they covered the material accurately. In a group, they are good workers and don't cause any problems for the group. They are reliable and their work is always done at least hours before the deadline. If you ask them for help, they will do it These students are good performers and they get Be. 3. These students come to class and may or may not talk. If they talk. it is general and not always aligned with the course materials. They are talking from experience {or maybe they skimmed the PowerPoint slides] and either did not have read the chapter or skimmed it quickly. Or; they stay very quiet and again, not clear if they read the chapter or even checked the PowerPoint slides. Their work comes in at the last minute. Their discussion posts are basic and do not add very much insight to the reader. These students are satisfactory performers and they get Cs. 4. These students are unreliable in attending class, almost never comment, keep their cameras off, contribute their group work at the last second, or late. Heed reminding from the group. You never know if the work will be done so you might have a backup plan. They skip lowvalue assignments because they are just aiming for a C [but in the end they will turn in late work because they need points to get to a C]. These students don't read the textbook and expect to learn everything from the discussion. They answer eyerything by guessing or generalizing. They might ask for someone elseis study guide for the exams rather than create their own or contribute to a group study guide. They are not productive group members although other students will review them as "nice but struggled with time manage ment." These students are less than satisfactory [although not failingi and they get Ds. Short ]ou mal response ..... n EMF-"t Di . 3.5 pts 1 pts 0 pts P0\" Minimally Meets Needs No 5 t5 Expectations Improvement Marks D Total Points: 5