The Impact of a Zero

Grading Scale for Conversation

Today
100-90%
90-80%
80-70%
70-60%
60-0%

A
B
C
D
F

*+ and vary within this

Lets look at 5 Tests in a

Semester
Scores of:
20%
70%
70%
70%
70%
What grade do you think this student
deserves?
Final grade if all weighted equal: 60%

Change the 20% to 50%

Scores of:
50%
70%
70%
70%
70%
Final grade if all weighted equal:
66%

Ex 2
Scores of:
90%90%
90%90%
90%90%
90%90%
0%50%
Average:72%82%

Example
Scores of:
50%
50%
50%
70%
70%
Final grade if all weighted equal:
58%

Final Example-Its not always perfect

Scores of:
90%
50%
50%
50%
60%
Average: 60%

Adjusted Grading Scale

100-90%
90-80%
80-70%
70-60%
60-50%

A
B
C
D
F

*All increments are equal