Grading Criteria

Please note:

1. All questions concerning grading should be directed to the Directed Independent Spanish Coordinator. All tests and quizzes 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 (50%)

• Students will take a 11 grammar/vocabulary exams during the semester. Each exam covers one or two chapters (see Important Dates).

Please note:

1. Students must take their quizzes and 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. Skill Acquisition (30%):

• Students will write a composition in the computer lab after taking each of their "even numbered" chapter exams. These 5 short essays will be graded for both content and accuracy. (see Important Dates, Evaluation Criteria) (10%)
• Students will meet with their Spanish Professor once a month to practice speaking and discuss course progress (see Important Dates, Evaluation Criteria). (10%)
• Students will complete reading/culture assignments for each of their "odd numbered" chapters and submit them electronically. (5%)
• Students will complete exercises that correspond to the Caminos video program for each chapter and submit them electronically. (5%)

3. Preparation/Participation (20%)

• Students will meet in small groups with a Foreign Language Assistant bi-weekly (Evaluation Criteria). (10%)
• Students will complete the workbook exercises assigned for each chapter in the QUIA electronic workbook. (10%)
  
  

Grading Scale