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A: I was wondering how you are going to calculate our final grades. B: Grades are based on many things: homework, attendance, quizzes, mid-term, and final. A: What counts the most? B: Actually I look at all of it and let's not forget class participation. A: Do you grade on a curve or use percentages? B: Homework, attendance, and quizzes are sixty percent; the mid-term and final are worth twenty percent each. A: What if we miss something? B: I will allow one unexcused absence; after that you need to contact me ahead of time. A: Will you tell us if we are failing during the year? B: You will be able to track your progress during the year.
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A: What do you base our grades on? B: All of your coursework is important, including everything from attendance and homework to all of your test results for the semester. A: Does the final count the most? B: All of it is important; please just do your best at all times. A: How do you total our scores? B: The final and mid-term are twenty percent each; homework, attendance, and quizzes are the rest. A: What if we are out sick? B: Make sure you contact me as I only allow one unexcused absence. A: How can we know if we are doing OK during the year? B: Your grade will not be a surprise; you will know what you need to work on.
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A: How do you decide what grade we get? B: I look at many things: attendance, quizzes, and tests. A: What is the most important factor? B: Obviously I look for improvement as we go along, but I would like you to do your best from the beginning. A: How can we keep track of our grades? B: The final and midterm are 40 percent of your grade; homework, attendance, and quizzes total 60 percent. A: What if we can't get to school? B: You can only miss one class without penalty. A: If we have a major problem, will you let us know? B: I will be letting you know during the year if you have a major problem.
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