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WorksheetsCourse Expectation Sheet
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 35mins
Slide 2 (Supplies): You will need to buy a 1 - 1 1/2 inch binder for this class!
True, you will store the binder in room 215.
False, you can use one of the recycled binders that are available in the closet.
False, you don't need a binder for this class
Slide 2 (Grading): How is your marking period 3 grade calculated?
Points Earned
Divided by Total Points times 100 =
Your Marking Period Grade
50% Assessments +
50% Classwork, etc =
Your Marking Period Grade
25% Assessments +
75% Assignments =
Your Marking Period Grade
Slide 2 (Grading): Your grade for participation is part of your ASSESSMENT grade.
True: it falls in the same category as tests and quizzes.
False: it falls in the same category as Classwork, Homework and Labwork
Slide 2 (Grading): How is your course grade calculated?
Points Earned Divided by Total Points times 100 = Your Course Grade
50% Marking Period 2 + 50% Marking Period 3
= Your Course Grade
45% Marking Period 1
+ 45% Marking Period 2 + 10% Final Exam = Your Course Grade
Slide 2 (Grading): Keystone Exams in Biology take place
at the end of the 3rd Marking Period.
in May 2022.
at the end of the school year.
during your sophomore year.
Slide 3: A project on cells is worth 50 points. Unfortunately, you forget to submit the assignment by its due date. What is the maximum number of points you can earn on this assignment?
50 points - you can turn in any assignments at any time!
45 points - late assignments are subject to a one letter grade reduction!
25 points - late assignments are subject to a 50% reduction!
0 points – late assignments are NOT accepted...ever!
Slide 3: An assignment on photosynthesis is worth 10 points. Unfortunately, you forget to turn in the assignment and we go over the answers in class. What is the maximum number of points you can earn on this assignment?
10 points - hand in assignments whenever you like
9 points - late assignments are always subject to a one letter grade reduction
0 points - once assignments are reviewed during class, they will not be accepted
Slide 3: An assignment on genetic engineering is worth 20 points. Unfortunately, you forget to turn in the assignment and your classmates receive their corrected assignments back the next day. What is the maximum number of points you can earn on this assignment?
20 points - hand in assignments whenever you like
18 points - late assignments are always subject to a one letter grade reduction
0 points - once assignments are returned, they will not be accepted
0 points – late assignments are never accepted
An assignment on carbohydrates is worth 20 points. Unfortunately, you forget to submit the assignment until 6 days after the due date.. What is the maximum number of points you can earn on this assignment?
20 points - submit assignments whenever you like
18 points - late assignments are always subject to a one letter grade reduction
0 - points - assignments must be turned in within FIVE school days of the due date
Unfortunately, you are sick and miss class. Where will you find out what activities and assignments we complete during your absence?
In Canvas….be sure to review the day’s schedule and assignments
It doesn’t matter…..you were absent and therefore you aren’t responsible!
Slide 4: Select the activities that your group thinks are acceptable in regard to academic integrity.
You and your lab partner discuss the conclusion questions for a lab report during intervention.
Your friend shares her slides assignment with you and you copy down her answers.
During a partner assignment, you complete questions 1-3 and your partner completes questions 4-6. You exchange answers and hand in the assignment.
You and your group members discuss a short answer question and each of you writes a response in your own words.
Slide 4: What is the first unit called that we will be studying?
Ecology
Genetics
Organization in Biology
Bioenergentics
