MEMORANDUM

RE: Determining final grade in POL 104, American Government

Step 1. Total number of points = Final Grade

277+ A

268-276 A-

259-267 B+

247-258 B

238-246 B-

229-237 C+

217-228 C

208-216 C-

199-207 D+

187-198 D

178-186 D-

Below 177 F

Step 2. Quiz and Paper Grade (highest 7 quiz grades)

Total number of points => Quiz Grade

Best 7 quiz scores,

minus 42,

times .893,

plus 75. Maximum grade is 100.

If point total is 41 or below: straight % with floor of 50.

Step 3. To calculate the grade that you need on the final to achieve the grade you want for the course follow the four steps:

1. Grade you want =_____ = _________ points (from Step 1)

2. Subtract your quiz grade = -_________ points (from Step 2)

3. Subtotal = _________ points

4. Subtract your exam grade = -_________ points

Points you need on the final = _________ points