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.
 
Homework Quizzes
 Random @ 10 pts ea.
 
Labs
4-5 labs
Student Designed: 50 pts.
Standard Labs: 50 pts.
Exploration Labs: 25 pts.
 
Chapter Tests
 5-6 Tests  50 pts each
 
Quarter Project
 50 pts.
 
Bernie Bones*
 
Added to homework, labs, etc.
Quarter Grade
 
(Total points earned / Total points possible) X 100
SEMESTER GRADE
 
Semester Exam
 100 pts. - 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 Bones are extra credit points earned to raise grade