General Grading Information
General information about grading at the University of Washington is available as part of the University of Washington Student Guide. A general description of what the grades mean is available as part of the Faculty Resource on Grading.Weighting of Scores
The scores you receive on the various graded tasks in the class will be weighted as follows in order to determine your total score for the class:15% Project 1
15% Project 2
15% Project 3
10% Midterm Exam 1
10% Midterm Exam 2
15% Final Exam
10% Assignments
5% Quizzes and miscellaneous events in lab section
5% Quizzes and miscellaneous events in lecture
100% Your Total Score for the class
Scores on the Web
Your scores on the various graded tasks in the class will be available over the web through the link found below. You need your UWNetID and password in order to get access.Questions about homework and exam scores
If you believe that we made a mistake in grading an exam or homework, please do the following:
1. Write an email to your TA (cc to the professor) describing what you think is the problem.
2. Read the TA's response carefully. If you still think there is a problem, reply to the email and tell the TA you would like to discuss it.
3. Have a discussion with the TA.
4. If you disagree with the outcome of that discussion, tell the TA and then set up a meeting with the professor.
5. Discuss it with the professor. Presumably we can come to a resolution at that time.
Grades
Your total score for the class will be converted to a grade using the following conversion table. Note that you are not in competition with the other students in the class for your grade. Do the work and you'll do fine.The important thing for you is to work on the material as we discuss it in class. Keep up with the readings, attend lecture and section, and do the homework and the projects! If you do these things, your grade will take care of itself and you will enjoy the class too.
Last Updated: 12-19-06