Evaluation Criteria

• What is the relative value of each course assignment and expectation?
• Can students earn a higher grade if their work steadily improves throughout the semester or is it based solely on the student’s average (or cumulated points)?
• Which assignments best demonstrate content mastery?
• How are your course goals and learning outcomes reflected in the way assignments are valued?
• Do you curve grades?

Which of the following do you value most?

Higher level thinking	Creativity
Accuracy	Correct grammar & organization
Analysis & Synthesis	Application
Research skills	Originality
New Perspectives	Logical thought

• How will group projects be evaluated?

Percentage of Course Grade for Activities and Assignments

How much will each of the following be worth?

• Class participation
• Exams & quizzes
• Papers
• Research
• Reflections
• Labs
• Performances
• Artwork
• In class presentations
• Group Projects

Do you provide grading rubics for individual assignments?