Grading

## Attendance

Attendance at exams is required, and no make-ups are given. Do not make plans for the times when these are scheduled, since excused absences are rare and given only for emergencies. If an emergency causes you to miss an exam, be sure to contact the instructor immediately, to explain the reason for your absence. In exceptional conditions, such as serious illness, talk with the instructor directly, and be prepared to show documentation (later). Any consideration for a missed exam is at the instructor’s discretion and with adequate documentation. Otherwise, an exam missed may receive a score of 0.

Questions about assignments, grading or your grades should be directed to your TA. If there is a mistake in grading, you must submit your original exam and a written request to your TA within one week from the first day exams are returned, but preferably sooner. Include written arguments to support your request. Regrades will not be considered at a later time, or if there are erasures on the exam.

Notes to students on grading: Credit is earned for every assignment, activity and exam. Students earn their course grade over the entire semester, so good performance is needed throughout the semester. Be sure to study regularly, and keep pace with the readings, course lectures and activities. There are opportunities to improve your course average over time and through the project. Students are advised to keep working steadily throughout the course.

The TA will maintain grade records during the term. Any problem reports or grade recording errors must be resolved with your TA before the last day of class. Later reports or questions about grade records may not be possible.

Regular attendance in class is required. Students are expected to arrive in class on time, and to stay the entire period. Students are also expected to come to class prepared, and to take notes, as needed during lecture or discussion classes. Announcements are often made in class and information may be presented which is not in the text, assignments or handouts. While it is possible to miss a class occasionally without damaging your grade, keep in mind that you skip at your own risk (whatever your reason). More than 3 absences during the term are considered excessive and may affect your grade. If you do miss a class, it is your own responsibility to obtain notes or other information from another student. Be sure you know someone you can call and ask to share information about the course. The instructor cannot make exceptions for those who miss class. Deadlines (such as assignments) remain firm whether you are in class or not. There are no excused absences or extensions, and no make-ups (for example, for in-class quizzes or activities). Exceptions in the case of a serious emergency will be only at the instructor’s discretion. In the case of serious illness, if a student misses several classes, please contact the instructor as soon as possible to discuss reason for your absence, and be prepared to show documentation, if needed. Note: if there are exceptional circumstances, which affect your attendance or performance in the course, please discuss this with the instructor privately.

Last Updated:7/31/2002 3:00:10 PM