First, the class average for the final exam was 76% after the adjustments. I accidentally left the correct answer off the last question, so I didn't even grade that one. I then eliminated five more questions because at least 66% of the class missed them, and threw out two more just as a curve. Thus, the grade was calculated by dividing your number correct by 48, rather than 56. A distribution chart is below.
The projects were all very well done, and the grades were all A's or B's. Good work on those.
For the final grades, I adjusted the cutoff by a few points for a couple of grade levels where there were several students clustered around the cutoff point. I will not make any further adjustments. However, if you are missing points anywhere, please let me know. In summary:
- Missing points = Possible grade change
- Points correct, but close to cutoff ≠ Possible grade change
- Points correct, but "deserve" higher grade ≠ Possible grade change
- Points correct, but "need" higher grade ≠ Possible grade change
I'll end there. Have a great summer, and good luck in the future.
Update 5/14 2:00 p.m.: I thought I had released the final letter grades earlier today, but hadn't. If you check the grades now, your letter grade should display.
