MIDTERM 2 WRAP-UP Phil 102b All about grades, including the final
ESSAY/PAPER GRADES 100 =A+ 96 = A 92 = A- 89 = B+ 86 = B 82 = B- 79 = C+ 76 = C 72 = C- 69 = D+ 66 = D 62 = D = F
CALCULATING YOUR FINAL GRADE Your first midterm: max. 50 points Your first midterm: max. 50 points Your second midterm: max. 100 points Your second midterm: max. 100 points Your final exam: max. 50 points Your final exam: max. 50 points These points will be added up, and divided by 2. Your excessive absence penalty points, if any, will be subtracted, and your max. 4 extra credit points will be added. That number will be your preliminary final grade. In addition, your class participation may determine your ultimate final grade.
FINAL GRADES = A = B = C = D = F
Calculating your final grade, cont’d Your preliminary final grade may be reevaluated in terms of your class participation, if your grade is borderline ( , or ). If you have been active in class, it may be upgraded. ( grades will automatically be rounded up.) Details will be explained in class.