Grades
Grading Policy Grades for each course will be determined based on completion of the course assignments, activities, and regular participation in all aspects of the course. In completing the written assignments, make certain to answer the entire question; to provide as much detail as possible; and to use syntax, diction, word usage, spelling, and punctuation appropriate to graduate level academic discourse.
Word process all assignments following the most current edition of the Pubication Manual of the American Psychology Association. This manual is a required text for all NGTE Online courses. A copy can be purchased at most book stores.
Keep a copy of all assignments. Please make certain that your name, email address, work and home telephone numbers, course title, name of course instructor, assignment number and title are on each assignment.
Each assignment should stand on its own so that it is not necessary for the reader to refer to the text or the course syllabus to see what the assignment was. The assignment should be clear from the title and introduction. (For example, an assignment would not begin, "Number seven on page 236 was selected because....)
Proofread carefully. Graduate work should be as close to error-free as possible.
Students must participate in a minimum of two synchronous sessions (chats) or as specified by the instructor from scheduled start to conclusion. Since the dates and times of the term are established in advance, it is assumed that when students register that they be able to complete the assigned work each week and satisfy the requirements of the course in the allotted time of the term. Only emergency situations or other special circumstances are legitimate reasons for failure to meet all requirements and deadlines.
The GRADING SCALE is as follows:
Master's and Ed.S. Level:
| A |
91- 100 |
= 4.0 |
| B+ |
86 - 90 |
= 3.5 |
| B |
80 - 85 |
= 3.0 |
| C |
70 - 79 |
= 2.0 |
| F |
Below 70 |
Below 2.0 |
GENERAL RUBRIC FOR ASSIGNING GRADES
To ensure high quality graduate work, the following rubric for assigning grades indicates the minimum general requirements of the National Graduate Teacher Education Online Program. Some course syllabi contain more detailed scoring criteria. Individual instructors may add requirements if desired.
For a grade of A
The student's work will exhibit the following attributes:
Content - Assignments are complete and thorough, meet or exceed stated specifications and criteria, and are submitted on time
Students have completed all parts of the assignments as defined by the instructor. Knowledge of subject matter is clear, and all work is clearly focused on the assigned topics. Topics are fully developed. If appropriate, students have included additional material and/or information beyond requirements. If applicable, students have demonstrated applicability to the work setting (theory into practice). Students show evidence of critical thinking. If appropriate, students demonstrate originality and fresh perspectives.
Quality of Writing - Written work shows superior graduate quality in verbal expression, attention to detail, and correct application of the conventions of Standard English
In students' written work, paragraphing is appropriate with clear thesis statements and supporting details. Sentences are clear and concise. Students vary sentence structure making use of subordinate clauses. Transitional words and phrases are used effectively. Points and ideas are well organized. Word choice is effective. Standard English conventions are applied correctly (i.e., spelling, capitalization, punctuation, agreement, pronoun usage, sentence structure, etc.).
Preparation (readings, field work, etc.) - Preparation for all classes is evident
Students participate regularly, contributing ideas to class discussions that demonstrate careful reading of assigned texts and articles; attention to audio or video tapes or other media assigned; and engagement in interviews, observations, or any other in-class or out-of-class activities assigned.
Format - Where applicable, citations and references are used correctly and consistently with clear efforts made to include a wide range of relevant works
For any work requiring citations, students refer to a wide range of suitable sources. All non-original ideas are cited correctly in text as well as in a reference list. All works in the reference list are cited in the text. Students follow the Pubication Manual of the American Psychology Association.
For a grade of B
The student's work will exhibit the following attributes:
Content - Assignments are complete and meet stated specifications and criteria and are submitted on time
Knowledge of subject matter is clear. Written work focuses on assigned topics. Students have made clear efforts to address all parts of assignments, but might have missed one part of one or two assignments.
Students have met all but perhaps one criterion or specification indicated by the instructor. (For example, if students are asked to provide examples of classroom strategies, perhaps the number of examples provided is insufficient or perhaps the examples are not explained in enough detail for the reader to fully comprehend the strategy). In some assignments a match between theory and practice may not be evident.
Quality of Writing - Written work shows good graduate quality in verbal expression, attention to detail, and correct application of the conventions of the Standard English
In students' written work, paragraphs are organized around topics with supporting details. Sentences are clear and somewhat varied. Some transitional words and phrases are used. Organization is adequate. Words are used correctly. A few minor errors in the conventions of English usage do not interfere with the readability of the work.
Preparation - Preparation for all classes is evident
Students participate regularly, contributing ideas to class discussions that demonstrate careful reading of assigned texts and articles; attention to audio or video tapes or other media assigned; and engagement in interviews, observations, or any other in-class or out-of-class activities assigned.
Format - Where applicable, citations and references are used correctly and consistently.
For any work requiring citations, all non-original ideas are cited correctly and referenced in all reference list. All works in the reference list are cited in the text. Students generally follow the Pubication Manual of the American Psychology Association, as well as the instructor's requirements regarding type face and size, margins, headings, title pages, etc.
For a grade of C :
The student's work will exhibit the following attributes:
Content - Some assignments maybe incomplete or do not meet some stated specifications and criteria
Students have made an attempt to complete all assignments, but some student papers do not address all parts of all assignments or do not meet some criteria specified in the instruction. Topics may be only partially developed. There may be no evidence of a match between theory and practice.
Quality of Writing - Written work is below graduate quality in verbal expression, attention to detail, and correct application of the conventions of Standard English
In students' written work, paragraphing may be faulty with perhaps too many topics per paragraph or insufficient detail to support a topic. Sentences may lack variety, and sentence structure may be confusing. Organization may be lacking. Errors in word usage may be present. Errors in the conventions of Standard English usage may interfere with the readability of the work.
Preparation - Preparation for most classes is evident
Students do not participate in all class discussions or activities. When called upon, students may not be able to demonstrate that they have read assigned texts and articles or that they have completed other activities and assignments.
Format - Where applicable, an attempt is made to use citations and references
For any work requiring citations, students attempt to cite all non-original ideas in text and in a reference list, but may make errors in format.
Attendance/Participation:
Students who have not officially dropped the course and have not attended class or posted assignments in the first two weeks of the session will be dropped from the course without refund. Students who have not participated in any two consecutive
weeks' work will be unable to continue in the course.
Students must post assignments and discussion items each week into the appropriate course areas as designated by the professor. Assignments posted late will lose one full letter grade per week that they are late.
Students must participate in a minimum of two synchronous sessions (chats) or as specified by the instructor from scheduled start to conclusion. If an EMERGENCY arises, the student should notify the instructor in advance, if possible. The student will be expected to make up that session as specified by the instructor of the course.
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