Field Education Course Grading Policy
SW COURSES 421, 422, 721
1) Total # of rating categories completed (do not count N/A’s). Multiply this number
by 4. (Example 17 x 4 = 68) This number is “A” Total possible raw score on
evaluation
2) “A” x 1.25= “B” Maximum raw score (evaluation + field assignments +
integrated seminar) Example 68 x 1.25 = 85 (B)
This multiplier adds the total value possible for field assignments and 100%
attendance and participation in the integrated seminar which constitute 25% of
grade.
3) Add all scores in evaluation document by multiplying the total number in each column
by the rating value for that category. (Refer to Appendix I) Add together the aggregate
number of each rating category. The sum of these numbers = “C” (total earned
evaluation points)
Example:
Fails to
meet
expectations
0
Meets basic
expectations
3.3
Exceeds
expectations
4.0
N/A
0
5
10
0
Column
Totals
2.3 x 2 = 4.6
3.3 x 5 = 16.5
4 x 10 = 40
Total = 61.10 = “C”
4) Multiply “C” x field assignment multiplier = “D”
Example: 61.10 X 1.15 = 70.265 (D)
Field Assignment Multiplier Chart
Total points earned for
completed field
assignments
5
4
3
2
1
0
Multiplier
1.15
1.12
1.09
1.06
1.03
1.0
2
5) Multiply “D” x integrated seminar multiplier (total raw student score)
Example: 70.265 X 1.08 = 75.886 (E)
Integrated Seminar attendance calculations:
Total number of seminar sessions =
Total number of seminar assignments =
Seminar sessions + seminar assignments = (aa)
+
= (bb)
Student’s seminar
Attendance #
assignments
completed
(bb)
÷ (aa)
=
% (E convert in chart below)
Percentage Conversion (E)
90-100%
80-89.9%
70-79.9%
60-69.9%
50-59.9%
<50%
6)
7)
(D)
(F)
x (E )
÷ (B)
1.10
1.08
1.06
1.04
1.02
1.0
= (F)
= (G)
Correspond “G” to grading scale below to determine student grade. (Scores falling inbetween grade cut-offs will be rounded to the closest whole percentage point.)
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD
F
Grading Scale
95 and above
90-94
84-89
78-83
72-77
68-71
64-67
60-63
55-59
<55