AP GRADING GUIDELINE

The total number of tests, labs and/or homework assigned
may vary somewhat from quarter to quarter; therefore the 
total available base points in any given quarter may vary.
GRADE CALCULATED PER QUARTER
 
Homework
 Various # of sets  @ 10 pts. ea.
 
Labs
4-5 labs
Student Designed: 50 pts.
Standard Labs: 40-50 pts.
Exploration Labs: 20 pts.
 
Chapter Test
 6-8 Tests  50 pts each
 
Quarter Project
 50 pts.
 
Bernie Points*
 
Added to your semester exam score.
SEMESTER GRADE
 
Semester Exam
 Worth 1/5 of grade
Semester Grade Each quarter grade is worth 2/5th's, the semester exam is worth 1/5th.
 
Final Class Grade
 Average of both semesters
*Bernie Points are extra credit points earned after the
accumulation of 4 correct challenge problems / quarter....