Effort
Criteria
Four aspects of your effort will be evaluated. At the end of each term, I will determine a fair grade after careful reflection of your many roles in class.
Effort 1 – Outstanding
In addition to those items listed in AVERAGE, to earn an Outstanding one must:
· Behavior - arrive to class on time with all needed materials; actively participate; display leadership qualities; be a trusty lab partner.
· Homework – consistently above average in quality, effort, and accuracy.
· Lab Activities – word process thorough, thoughtful documents.
· Trips – engage in the experience; acts as an ambassador for the school.
Effort 2 – Average
· Behavior – participate in class discussions; be attentive and respectful of peers; usually arrive with all materials and is usually on time.
· Homework – punctual and reflects a genuine effort.
· Lab Activities – prepared for lab work; conforms to all safety guidelines; displays appropriate participation; works productively in assigned group; actively helps clean up area after lab.
· Trips – attends and is polite.
Effort 3 – Deficient
· Lacking in one of the areas described in “Average”.
Effort 4 – Seriously Deficient
· Lacking in more than one area as described in “Average”.
Academic Grading Code - Explanation
1 – Exceeds expectations
2 – Meets expectations
3 – Needs additional practice
4 – Area of concern
n/a – Not applicable
Science
Letter Grade
Effort Grade
Academic Expectations
Arrives on time, prepared for class.
Productively engages in class activities.
Submits homework assignments in a thorough and timely fashion.
Skills
Demonstrates understanding of scientific concepts during activities and assessments.
Constructs a complete lab report.
Articulates ideas using clear, concise writing.
Analyzes, manipulates, and displays data.
Uses equipment, materials, and technology safely.
Transitions smoothly between activities.
Four aspects of your effort will be evaluated. At the end of each term, I will determine a fair grade after careful reflection of your many roles in class.
Effort 1 – Outstanding
In addition to those items listed in AVERAGE, to earn an Outstanding one must:
· Behavior - arrive to class on time with all needed materials; actively participate; display leadership qualities; be a trusty lab partner.
· Homework – consistently above average in quality, effort, and accuracy.
· Lab Activities – word process thorough, thoughtful documents.
· Trips – engage in the experience; acts as an ambassador for the school.
Effort 2 – Average
· Behavior – participate in class discussions; be attentive and respectful of peers; usually arrive with all materials and is usually on time.
· Homework – punctual and reflects a genuine effort.
· Lab Activities – prepared for lab work; conforms to all safety guidelines; displays appropriate participation; works productively in assigned group; actively helps clean up area after lab.
· Trips – attends and is polite.
Effort 3 – Deficient
· Lacking in one of the areas described in “Average”.
Effort 4 – Seriously Deficient
· Lacking in more than one area as described in “Average”.
Academic Grading Code - Explanation
1 – Exceeds expectations
2 – Meets expectations
3 – Needs additional practice
4 – Area of concern
n/a – Not applicable
Science
Letter Grade
Effort Grade
Academic Expectations
Arrives on time, prepared for class.
Productively engages in class activities.
Submits homework assignments in a thorough and timely fashion.
Skills
Demonstrates understanding of scientific concepts during activities and assessments.
Constructs a complete lab report.
Articulates ideas using clear, concise writing.
Analyzes, manipulates, and displays data.
Uses equipment, materials, and technology safely.
Transitions smoothly between activities.