{"id":51,"date":"2014-01-23T14:27:28","date_gmt":"2014-01-23T19:27:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pdhorn.expressions.syr.edu\/spring2014mat414\/?p=51"},"modified":"2014-01-29T10:59:54","modified_gmt":"2014-01-29T15:59:54","slug":"homework-grading","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pdhorn.expressions.syr.edu\/spring2014mat414\/homework-grading\/","title":{"rendered":"Homework grading"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Some have asked me, &#8220;Why is my homework grade so low? I worked hard on it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Let me explain how the homework is graded and discuss why you might be getting a lower grade than expected.<\/p>\n<p>The homework grader has a very limited amount of time to do the grading. Due to this constraint, an efficient and fair grading method was devised. Each problem is worth <del datetime=\"2014-01-29T15:58:15+00:00\">2<\/del> 4 points (a problem with parts a b and c is worth <del datetime=\"2014-01-29T15:58:15+00:00\">6<\/del> 12 points). The full <del datetime=\"2014-01-29T15:58:15+00:00\">2<\/del> 4 points is earned when you write a complete and correct solution (showing all work). No points will be given for a problem not attempted. Partial credit will be given everything in between: started on a problem but didn&#8217;t finish, a solution with a correct answer but missing work, etc.<\/p>\n<p>(As a side note, each WeBWorK problem is worth <del datetime=\"2014-01-29T15:58:15+00:00\">3<\/del> 4 points in the grade book).<\/p>\n<p>Here are some tips to get the full 4 points:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Read the directions carefully. It is easy to omit part of the solution when you haven&#8217;t read all the instructions.<\/li>\n<li>Show all of your work. If you used a calculator to solve an equation, say so. That&#8217;s legal.<\/li>\n<li>Beware: <em>the answers in the back of the book are surprisingly incomplete<\/em>. Compare problem 1.1.6&#8217;s answer in the back of the book to the full solution (in BlackBoard under Content). There is a big difference between the two! You won&#8217;t get full credit just because your answer matches the back of the book.<\/li>\n<li>Some of the problems require time but aren&#8217;t too difficult. Start working on the assignment in advance.<\/li>\n<li>Pay attention to the length of the solutions I provide you. If my solutions are 12 pages long and yours are 2, there might be a problem.<\/li>\n<li>Write the problem and instructions on your paper. This will help internalize what you are asked to do on that problem.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The grader has been advised to leave comments when possible. Before asking me why you got a low score on a problem, please:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reread the problem and instructions in the book<\/li>\n<li>Read my solution in BlackBoard -&gt; Content<\/li>\n<li>Compare your solution to mine<\/li>\n<li>Absorb the grader&#8217;s comments<\/li>\n<li>Determine if you still want to ask about the points<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sometimes running through the above checklist will save you and me time. Keep in mind that I&#8217;m human and can easily make mistakes when creating the solutions. Also keep in mind that I&#8217;m here to help, so don&#8217;t be shy to ask questions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some have asked me, &#8220;Why is my homework grade so low? I worked hard on it.&#8221; Let me explain how the homework is graded and discuss why you might be getting a lower grade than expected. The homework grader has a very limited amount of time to do the grading. 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