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Welcome to Eighth Grade Science!!!
Classroom Expectations:
2) You will be graded based on the following components: Class Work/ Participation, Homework/ Preparation, Test/Quizzes, Projects/CLAS. SEE CHART FOR EXPLANATION OF EACH COMPONENT AND PERCENTAGE.
COMPONENT
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PERCENTAGE
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EXPLANATION
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Class Work/ Participation
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30 %
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For this component, you will be graded on accuracy, completion, and quality of class assignments. In addition, you will be graded on your participation in class. You can become an active participant in class by completing activities, working in groups, and being involved in classroom discussions.
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Homework/ Preparation
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25%
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For this component, you will be graded on accuracy, completion, and quality of homework assignments. In addition, you will be graded on whether you were prepared for class or not. Being prepared means you came with the assignment(s) due on that day, as well as, text book, binder, and writing utensils.
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Tests/
Quizzes
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20%
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For this component, you will be graded on accuracy, completion and quality of tests and quizzes.
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Projects/
CLAS
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25%
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For this component, you will be graded on accuracy, completion, and quality of projects and comprehensive local assessments. At the end of every unit, you will be given a formal and/ or informal assessment.
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