Chemistry at SV High

Grades Grade Scale Grade Break Down 90%-↑ A 80-89% B 70-79% C 60-69% D 59%-↓ F 75% Assessments Tests Quizzes 25% Labs Write-ups Worksheet Labs Projects pHet Simulations

Exams Regular Always announced Tests Quizzes Minimum 1 week lead time with Benchmark Study Guides Tests Multiple Select (60%) Curved Math Portion Not curved (30%) Constructed Response Questions (10%) Not curved, extra credit available Quizzes Some do not count towards grade. Allow students to determine their progress.

Exams Honors Always announced Tests Quizzes Sometime know 2 weeks in advanced Tests Multiple Select (40%) Curved Math Portion Not curved (30%) Specific Worksheet problems are announced. Constructed Response Questions (30%) Not curved Quizzes Some do not count towards the grade. Allow students to determine their progress.

Labs Honors/Regular There are approximately 16 labs Lab write ups Formal writing assessments Students have handouts for formats/rubric Samples from previous students. Minimum of one week lead time. Due by 11:59 p.m. on the due date.

Homework Every night 30 minutes Online homework https://utdirect.utexas.edu/ Worksheets uploaded to google classroom Short Video https://www.playposit.com Labs https://turnitin.com Studying for tests/quizzes No credit in grade.

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