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CS 1110: Introduction to Computing Using Python

Spring 2015

Grading

Course Grade Computation

We calculate a raw numerical score based on core points for assignments and exams:

A tentative letter grade is computed based on this score This grade may be adjusted up or down one level (e.g., B+ to A- or B+ to B) based on your Lab Exercise completion record, your iClicker participation in lecture, and other factors such as an upward trend in performance over the semester, interactions with the teaching staff, etc. Thus, grading is not entirely by formula. More than two incomplete Lab Exercises or an iClicker response rate that is less than 75% is likely to affect our thinking in borderline situations.

Students Taking the Course S/U

We compute your grade as described above. If that grade is C- or higher, you receive an S. Otherwise, you receive a U.

Students Taking the Course for a Letter Grade

We do not announce the grade boundaries at the start of the semester. As the exams and and assignments change of the years, we often find that we need to adjust the grades to match the difficulty. Over the years the A cut-off has fluctuated between 91 and 88, while the B cut-off has fluctuated between 80 and 75. A typical distribution for final grades is 35% A, 35% B, 25% C, and 5% D or F. Again, no formulas or quotas. We will keep you informed about how you are doing during the semester.

Regrades

If you feel that the graders have incorrectly graded an exam or an assignment, then you may request a regrade. You may do it one of two ways; either

Submit a regrade request online using the Course Management System (if possible).

OR

Fill out a regrade request form in the Consulting room.

Before submitting a regrade request, you should be aware of the CS 1110 policies.

• We photocopy a random number of exams after grading to catch changes.
• You must submit your request within one week after we return your graded work.
• We regrade the entire submission from scratch.
• Your grade may go up or down depending on the grading mistakes made.

You can retrieve the regraded material in the consulting room about 1 week after you submit your request.

Posted Grades

You can always see your grades online, on the CS Course Management System (CMS)

Exams and Exam Conflicts

The times for the prelims and final are given on this page. You must take every exam! CS 1110 does not offer alternative tests. If you have a legitimate conflict, contact course admin Randy Hess <rbh27@cornell.edu> two weeks before the exam.