Evaluation
This class does not have any exams, but there are tasks to do and there will be an in-class final task to do during the date and hours of the final exam. Grades are based on the value you add to your peers learning in class and on the results of your completion of six tasks. Each task will focus on the topic listed in the chart below, but each succeeding task will build on the skills learned in the ones which come prior to it.
| task | worth |
|---|---|
| 1. basics | 10% |
| 2. web development | 25% |
| 3. document markup | 15% |
| 4. spreadsheets | 15% |
| 5. relational databases | 15% |
| 6. presentations | 10% |
| 7. value added | 10% |
This will be a performance-oriented class
Your grade will be determined by the proficiency you show on six tasks. Though they are graded evaluations, they are also good learning experiences and can also be fun to do.
Grading
| points | what it means | grade |
|---|---|---|
| 95> | Mastery of course content at the highest level of attainment that can reasonably be expected | A |
| 92-94 87-91 83-86 80-82 |
A totally acceptable performance demonstrating an adequate level of attainment |
A- B+ B B- |
| 77-79 73-76 70-72 67-69 60-66 |
A marginal performance in the required exercises demonstrating a minimal passing level |
C+ C C- D+ D |
| <60 | For whatever reasons, an unacceptable performance | F |
Due dates
Pay attention to the due dates. Tasks should be turned in by the end of the day they are due.
If circumstances render you unable to turn in a task on time, you may negotiate a new, later, delivery date with me. If you negotiate a new delivery date and meet it, you will suffer no negative consequences. You always have the opportunity to discuss any circumstances that conspire to hinder your ability to turn in an assignment on time.