MEMORANDUM

RE: Determining final grade in POL 104, American Government

Step 1. Total number of points = Final Grade

279+ A

270-278 A-

261-269 B+

249-260 B

240-248 B-

231-239 C+

219-230 C

210-218 C-

201-209 D+

189-200 D

180-188 D-

179 & below F

Step 2. Quiz and Paper Grade (highest 8 quiz grades)

Total number of points => Quiz Grade

Best 8 quiz scores,

minus 48,

times .781,

plus 75. Maximum grade is 100.

If point total is 47 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