For the most part, we would prefer to teach this course without grades. What a wonderful concept, learning for learning sake! However, even though we can't change the "system" overnight, we can create grading policies that support learning as much as possible. The various course activities will contribute to your grade as follows:

Activity	Points	Percent of Total Grade
Weekly Reading Quizzes	20	4%
Lab Check-Offs	30	6%
Homework 1	10	2%
Homework 2	20	4%
Homework 3	30	6%
Midterm Project	75	15%
Explore Post	40	8%
Final Project	75	15%
Quest	25	5%
Midterm Exam	75	15%
Final Exam	100	20%
Total Points	500	100%

• Each Lab Check-Off is worth 2 points. At the end of the semester, we will drop your four lowest scores.
• Each reading response is worth 2 points, and we will drop your lowest two scores.

Your letter grade will be determined by total course points, as shown in the table below.

Points	Grade
485-500	A+
460-484	A
450-459	A-
440-449	B+
420-439	B
400-419	B-
375-399	C+
360-374	C
350-359	C-
300-349	D
< 299	F