Class Grading

[Brianna Brockman 1F]

Will this class be graded on a curve like most STEM courses? I searched through the sylabus and didn't see anything about the grading scale, so I wanted to ask.

[Shash Khemka 1K]

I think the class isn't curved because, on the syllabus, there is a 500 point total grade already calculated out. Plus, I remember hearing people say that the class might not be curved. I'm not 100% sure but I hope this helps!

[Lauren Ho 2E]

I think our grades will be based off of the class average out of 500 points

[Saima Salam 3J]

Actually, I read some of the older post from Lavelle about curving. He said in that post "curves vary from quarter to quarter" and students can expect a 3-5% curve from the standard point scale. I hope he still continues this grade curving.

[Sheridan Slaterbeck 1J]

Does anyone know the range of an A in the class, a B, and C. In terms of points or percentage. I am a little confused because on the syllabus it says a passing grade C- is a 50%... ??

[JiangJC Dis2K]

No, this class is not graded on a curve. On the syllabus it lists and overall point system. Basically, I think the homework points and chemistry community points act as a kind of curve like or buffer to your grade. Honestly, the curve would probably hurt more than help.

[Mikka Hoffman 1C]

This is what the syllabus says about grading: "Each test and exam has a total score but is not assigned a grade. Only at the end of the class when
the class average score (out of 500 points) is known are final grades assigned. This class does not use a curve. Group learning (Chemistry Community, Study Groups, Peer Learning, etc.) is encouraged. 50% or higher is required to pass with a C- or higher." Hope that helps!

[Edward Suarez 1I]

don't think so but i think he has the right to change the curve at the end of the semester

[405098546]

On the syllabus it says the class takes the average of the total points out of 500 that students get in the class. Then it gives grades to students accordingly.

[Anjali 4A]

The syllabus says that the class is not curved, however, from past experience if a class is based on a straight scale (A+ 97% A 93-96% A- 90-92 % and so on) and the average is lower than a B the class will be curved in our favor. But I am not too sure if this applies to Chem14a.