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PHIL109 Midterm Wrap-Up: Understanding Grades and Assessment Breakdown

Get ready for the PHIL109 midterm with our detailed wrap-up guide. This document covers the grading system, including Scantron and essay parts worth a total of 100 points. Learn about point distributions for grades ranging from A+ to F, how to calculate your final grade, and the impact of attendance and participation on your scores. Remember, you can earn up to 4 extra credit points and penalties may apply for excessive absences. For more details, check the website's “Final wrap-up” section.

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PHIL109 Midterm Wrap-Up: Understanding Grades and Assessment Breakdown

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  1. MIDTERM PHIL109 WRAP-UP All about grades

  2. SCANTRON AND ESSAY • Part 1, Scantron, max. 50 points • Part 2, 5 Short Answers, max 50 points • Total: max. 100 points

  3. 100-97: A+ 96-93: A 92-90: A- 89-87: B+ 86-83: B 82-80: B- 79-77: C+ 76-73: C 72-70: C- 69-67: D+ 66-63: D 62-60: D- 59-0: F The Point System

  4. 50 A+ 48 A 46 A- 44 B+ 42 B 40 B- 39 C+ 38 C 36 C- 34 D+ 32 D 30 D- 29-0 F THE SHORT-ESSAY PART:10-9 A, 8=B, 7=C, 6=D, 3-0=F

  5. CALCULATING YOUR FINAL GRADE • Your midterm: max. 100 points • Your quiz plus your final: max. 100 points • Your 2 papers: max. 2 x 50 points = max. 100 points • All these points will be added up and divided by 3. That number will be your preliminary final grade. From that number will be subtracted penalty points for excessive absences, and extra credit points (max.4) will be added. In borderline cases, class participation will determine your ultimate final grade. • For further information, check the “Final wrap-up” on the website, coming up.

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