Bilinda Straight’s
Grading Key

All grades in this course are quantitative. All quantitative semester grades are multiplied by the percentage of the spread they represent. Thus, if attendance is worth 20% of the grade, it would be calculated as follows: If you were absent 3 times out of 30 total class days, you would be counted as absent 3 times. Three out of 30 is 10 percent absence, or 90% presence. So you have a 90 on attendance, multiplied by 20% of the spread, gives you 18. All grades thus calculated are added together to equal the total percentage out of one hundred. Your semester grade is then calculated as per the key below. Using this key and instructions, you can keep track of your own grade as the semester progresses, but always feel free to ask me or the TA for assistance in calculating it.

97-100  A+

94-96   A

87-93   BA

84-86   B

77-83   CB

74-76   C

67-73   DC

60-66   D

below 60  E