Grading Scheme for 15-110

Work done during the semester (quizzes + hwks + exams) is worth 80% of the Final Grade.

Homeworks (40%)

There will be approximately 10 homeworks. Some of these will require writing code, some will require free response, and some both. These are worth 40% of your grade.

Exams (30%)

There will be 2 exams. Some of these will required writing code and some free response. These are worth 30% of your grade (15% each exam).

Quizzes (10%0

There will be approximately 10 quizzes. Some of these will required writing code and some free response. These are worth 10% of your grade (1% each quiz).

The Final Exam is worth 20% of the Final Grade.

The Final Exam will be given during the Week of Finals at the end of the semester. This exam will last 3 hours. The details and format of this exam will be discussed in class.

Attendance

Attendance to lectures and recitations is mandatory. As an incentive I will add up extra points at the end of the semester based on your attendance.

 

Final Grade

A
 90% and above
B
 between 80% and 89%
C
 between 70% and 79%
D
 between 60% and 69%
R
 below 60%