Tests/Quizzes:
40%
Classwork/Homework:
30%
Laboratory Experiments: 30%
Test/Quizzes:
Short quizzes over a particular section will be given at least once a
week. Tests will cover the entire
unit studied. Test scores will be doubled.
Students will know in advance of all tests/quizzes.
Classwork/Homework:
It is expected that all students complete each and every assignment.
Classwork includes individual and group work/activities, and occasional
pop quizzes.
Homework will be assigned daily and
is to be completed in the student’s notebook unless otherwise directed.
Assessments will be given to determine completeness of homework.
Laboratory Experiments:
It is expected that all students complete laboratory activities and
quizzes. This includes both formal
and informal lab reports. Safety
procedures will be enforced. See
separate handout on laboratory procedures.
Note:
A variety of assessment strategies are used in this class.
They include, but are not limited to, multiple-choice, problem solving,
fill-in, short answer, essay, matching, standard memorization, written and
word-processed assignments, reports, tests, and research.
Performance-based assessments are also used.
The letter grading scale will be the same outlined in your parent/student
handbook.
Note:
Extra credit is not usually offered in chemistry.
If there were a situation in which extra credit would be offered, it
would be available for all students.
No extra credit will be offered to
individual students.