Portfolio: 30% of quarter grade (see individual portfolio rubric)

Test/Quizzes: 30% of quarter grade

   * a Quick Quiz (5 questions) counts once (1X) in grade book

   * an Announced Quiz (for which you must "prepare") counts twice (2X) in grade book

   * a Unit Exam counts four times (4X) in grade book

   * that overall average counts for 30% of quarter grade

Aardvark (1 per quarter): 20% of quarter grade

Graded Essays(2 per quarter):10% of quarter grade **

Class Participation: 10% of quarter grade ***

**How are "graded essays" separate from the portfolio grade?  Understand that it is essential that you gain a feeling of whether or not you obtain the standard in writing.  Therefore, I will announce twice during the quarter that a specific writing assignment will be graded.  These essays are above and beyond the writing required for the portfolio.

***Class participation is a bundle that includes things like how well you work in groups (do you "hold weight" so to speak), your general spirit and sense of purpose with which you work, participation in class discussions, academic integrity, etc.  While it isn't a major portion of your grade, it could make the difference between an A- and a B+.