8th Grade Mathematics Grading Policy
Categories
Classwork is...(graded on effort)
1- Problems (i.e. Problem 1.3, etc.) collected in class (frequency determined by teacher)
2- Group participation
3- Bellwork
Homework is...(graded on effort)
1 - ACE Problems assigned
2 - Practice worksheets
Assessment is...
1 - Unit Tests*
2 - Projects**
3 - Math Reflections**
*Retakes will be offered to students so that they can improve their level of mastery.
**Students will be allowed to resubmit work to show improvement in their level of
mastery.
Quizzes...
1 - Partner Quiz (Supplied by CMP2)*
2- Check-ups (CMP2)*
3 - Quizzes (CMP2 and teacher created)*
*Retakes will be offered to students so that they can improve their level of mastery.
Category weights
Grades will be based on the following weighted scale.
Overall breakdown :
Classwork - 10%
Homework - 10%
Quizzes (including check-ups)- 30%
Assessments(including tests and projects) - 50%
EXTRA CREDIT - Extra credit will not be offered to improve a students grade as
this leads to grade inflation. Extra Work could be given to those who ask for it,
but it will not be counted toward their grade.
Late Work - Late work is accepted with a 20% deduction from the overall score.