Chapter 8 Expectations, Assessment and Grades
All students are expected to attend all sessions, participate vigorously in the class discussions and in team work, complete all individual work in a timely fashion (late work will be accepted only if approved by Professor Love, and he will only grant that approval in catastrophic circumstances), demonstrate improvement of skills over the term, and perform well on the Quizzes and in the final portfolio presentation. Such a performance is the minimum standard required to receive a grade of B
To receive an A, students are expected to complete all the requirements described above, demonstrate excellent work in both the final portfolio presentation, and outstanding work in at least one of the following: [a] in class participation, [b] assignments, [c] quizzes.
Grading standards apply in the same way for all students, regardless of whether they are enrolled in PQHS 431, CRSP 431 or MPHP 431. The courses are identical.
The course grade is based on four key areas of demonstrated accomplishment. The planned breakdown is as follows, but Dr. Love may make adjustments as the semester progresses.
| Weight | Task |
|---|---|
| 15% | In-Class and Outside-of-Class Participation |
| 25% | Completion and Quality of Assignments 1-6 |
| 30% | Peformance on Quizzes 1-3 |
| 30% | Final Portfolio Presentation and Related Materials |
Any questions regarding how you are doing in the course can be directed to Dr. Love.
8.1 Participation
Students often ask how they can improve this part of their grade. I cannot emphasize enough how much we want to hear from you about things that are relevant to this course.
- If you’re not shy, ask questions in class. The TAs help me assess participation, so they are paying attention, too. Come to the TA office hours if you need help. Make an appointment to talk to us if you have something to discuss that doesn’t work well in email.
- Email
431-help at case dot edu. with your questions and comments. That’ll lead to faster answers, typically, and help us recognize you as someone trying to improve their understanding.- Find typos in the materials (code, slides, the Notes, this syllabus)? Send them to us at
431-help at case dot edu. - See a cool visualization online? A nice use of statistical methods or design in a paper? Share them with us, at
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- Find typos in the materials (code, slides, the Notes, this syllabus)? Send them to us at
- Mindlessness and poor planning are unimpressive. Be smart and plan ahead. Do the work on your end first. In the last 18 hours before something is due, we generally do not answer questions, deliberately.