RL 200 Grade Calculation Chart for student __________________________________
last update 06 November 2009

30% APPPAA
Attendance /25  
Participation (making intelligent comments & asking intelligent questions in class and/or through Blackboard on-line discussions) /50
Preparation (bringing the Bible and textbooks to class; showing that you have done the required reading; completing DBQs & worksheets, etc.) /75
Professionalism (proper classroom attitude, attire, & behavior; timeliness with assignments) /25
Attentiveness (listening carefully to instructor & others) /25
Assessments (Pre-Tests [20]; Post-Tests [20]; Class Participation Self-Assessments [20]; Learning Contract Evaluation [15]; Quizzes [25]) /100
Total APPPA score /300

30% Examinations
Unit One Examination: Introduction to First Testament Study /100  
Unit Two Examination: Abraham to Joshua: Call, Exodus, Conquest /100
Unit Three Examination: Prophets & Kings /100
Final Examination (if required; score averaged with T1–3) /300
Total Examinations Score /300

10% Lament Psalm Project
Lament Psalm Worksheet (100 points/4) /25  
Original Psalm of Lament (50 points/2) /25
Group Lament (50 points/2) /25
Performance (50 points/2) /25
Total Lament Psalm Project Score /100

15% Social Justice Service-Learning Project
SJSLP Service hours /50  
SJSL Project write-up /100
Total Social Justice Service-Learning Project score /150

15% Writing Assignments
Bible Bio (done in class) /20  
Creative history paper or Original Creation Myth /30
Exodus-Matrix Essay /30
Developing a Personal Covenant Ethic /100
Field Trip Reaction Paper (25 points extra credit; required for those who miss the class field trip)
Total Writing Assignments Score /150

Extra Credit Projects (optional)
     
   
   
Total Extra Credit (50 point limit) /50

TOTAL Score in all Areas:                                     /1000 points
FINAL GRADE: A = >94.5% A- = 91% B+ = 88% B = 84% B- = 81%
C+ = 78% C = 75% C- = 70% D+ = 65% D = 60% F = <60%