Grading

Grading was probably my least favorite part of the job when I taught middle school, and I don’t like it any better as a university instructor. In fact, I despise the "point system" for assignments and much would prefer to have a more holistic, qualitative method of assessment/feedback. But I’ve learned that a lot of students at ISU like, or at least are comforted by, points. So here’s how I’ll break it down:
 * Grading: I do it because I have to **

**Total points = 300** A= 275-300 B= 250-274 C= 225-249 D= 200-224
 * Online discussions posts - 20 pts each week = 80 pts.
 * Discussion questions (once) = 10 pts.
 * Wiki assignments - 5 pts. each = 20 pts.
 * Reaction/response papers (2) - 20 pts. each = 40 pts.
 * Curriculum scholar or issue paper = 50 pts
 * Curriculum Project = 100 pts