Grading

//Grades:// A (90-100%): Grade reflects **superior** work. Because this is a VERY challenging college-level course, only the best of the best will earn the A. work must demonstrate superior understanding and skill, as well top-notch effort. B (80-89%): Grade reflects excellent effort, well-demonstrated understanding, and successful grasp of concepts. C (70-79%): Grade reflects good work, fulfills all assigned requirements well. D (60-69%): Meets minimum course expectations, but performance and/or effort is below average, or not proficient. F (0-59%): Does not meet minimal expectations for the course. Additional effort is required to pass.
 * Grading:**

Tests and Quizzes (based on lessons, readings, and vocabulary): 45% Classwork/Homework/Essays/Participation: 45% Online MOODLE Forum Responses: 10% TOTAL: 100%
 * Weighted Gradebook**

In order to best prepare students for the AP Exam, I will be using the AP grading rubrics to grade your essays throughout the year (both Document Based Questions [DBQ] and Free-Response Questions [FRQ]). Below are the scoring indicators.
 * Grading Essays:**


 * //DBQ Grading: “Core Rubric”//**
 * BASIC CORE (0-6 points)**
 * 1. Provides an appropriate, explicitly stated thesis that directly addresses all parts of the question, and does NOT simply restate the question**
 * 2. Discusses a majority of the documents individually and specifically**
 * 3. Demonstrates an understanding of the basic meaning of a majority of the documents**
 * 4. Supports the thesis with appropriate interpretations of a majority of the documents**
 * 5. Analyzes the documents by explicitly grouping them in at least three appropriate ways**
 * 6. Takes into account both the sources of the documents and the authors’ points of view**

//Has a clear analytical and comprehensive thesis// //Uses all or almost all documents// //Using documents persuasively as evidence// //Shows careful and insightful analysis of the documents// //Analyzes bias or point of view in at least 4 documents cited in the essay// //Analyzes the documents in additional ways (e.g. has additional groupings or other forms of analysis, accurately discusses change over time)// //Brings in relevant "outside" historical content//
 * EXPANDED CORE (0-3 points may be awarded, only if scored a 6 in BASIC core)**

//9-6: STRONGER// has a clear, well-developed thesis is well organized addresses all the terms of the question supports the thesis with specific evidence may contain minor errors; even a 9 need not be “flawless" //5-4: MIXED// contains a thesis, perhaps superficial or simplistic uneven response to the question's terms may contain errors, factual or interpretive //3-0 WEAKER// thesis is confused, absent, or merely restates the question misconstrues the question or omits major tasks may contain major errors
 * //FRQ GRADING: (Wholistic Rubric)//**


 * 0: 0-20%**
 * 1: 30-40%**
 * 2: 50%**
 * 3: 60%**
 * 4: 70%**
 * 5: 77%**
 * 6: 81%**
 * 7: 87%**
 * 8: 94%**
 * 9: 100%**