Grading Criteria

Please note:

1. All questions concerning grading should be directed to the Directed Independent Spanish Coordinator. All assignments and evaluations are kept on file in Stein 320 for students who would like to review their work.
2. Grades will be available on-line approximately one week after the completion of each assignment/test. Students should consult the Moodle Course Management System for additional information.

Students will be graded according to their progress in three categories:

1. Grammar & Vocabulary Acquisition (20%)

• Students will take 4 grammar/vocabulary exams during the semester. Each exam covers two lessons (see Important Dates)

Please note:

1. Students must take their exams during the scheduled testing hours. Testing hours and location will be posted on the "Bienvenidos" webpage.
2. Students may earn extra credit points when they submit their answers to the Pre-Tests.

2. Synthesis Activities (50%) (see Tarea)

• Students will write a composition at the end of each unit. It will be graded for both content and accuracy. (15%)
• Students will meet with their Spanish Professor at the end of each unit to practice speaking and discuss course progress. (15%)
• Students will complete a reading assignments for each unit and submit it electronically. (10%)
• Students will review a website related to health issues for each unit. (10%)

3. Preparation/Participation (30%)

• Students will meet in small groups with a Foreign Language Assistant weekly. (10%)
• Using the tarea checksheet, students will complete activities on DVD-ROM and print results for submission. (20%)
  

Grading Scale