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Confirm that points are distributed appropriately across minor and major assignments,
Distribute grades throughout the semester so students have feedback regarding their progress early on, and
Estimate the potential grading load for the instructor.
For a different breakdown of grades, you may also consider creating a Grade Values and Percentages table to determine how points in a course are allocated across the various assignment types.
How to Create a Grade Distribution Plan
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This sample grade distribution table includes all the elements shown above. Remember that this is an example, only - you don’t have to create such a detailed table if you don’t find it helpful.
Week | Assignment | Points | Method | Units | Estimated Time per Unit | Total Grading Time Estimate (Minutes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Course Syllabus and Syllabus Quiz | 5 | Automated | 30 | 0 | 0 |
Flipgrid Introductions | 15 | Instructor graded | 30 | 2 | 60 | |
Discussion 1 | 20 | Instructor graded | 30 | 5 | 150 | |
Reading Quiz | 10 | Automated | 30 | 0 | 0 | |
Reflection Assignment | 10 | Instructor graded | 30 | 10 | 300 | |
2 | Discussion 2 | 20 | Instructor graded | 30 | 5 | 150 |
Reading Quiz | 10 | Instructor graded | 30 | 0 | 0 | |
Team Project Scope Assignment | 30 | Instructor graded | 6 | 20 | 120 | |
3 | Discussion 3 | 20 | Instructor graded | 30 | 5 | 150 |
Reading Quiz | 10 | Automated | 30 | 0 | 0 | |
Reflection Assignment | 10 | Instructor graded | 30 | 15 | 450 | |
4 | Discussion 4 | 20 | Instructor graded | 30 | 5 | 150 |
Reading Quiz | 10 | Automated | 30 | 0 | 0 | |
Team Project Draft | 50 | Instructor graded | 6 | 30 | 180 | |
Individual Peer Reviews of Drafts (2 reviews per person) | 50 | Instructor graded | 30 | 10 | 300 | |
5 | Discussion 5 | 20 | Instructor graded | 30 | 5 | 150 |
Reading Quiz | 10 | Automated | 30 | 0 | 0 | |
Reflection Assignment | 10 | Instructor graded | 30 | 15 | 450 | |
6 | Discussion 6 | 20 | Instructor graded | 30 | 5 | 150 |
Reading Quiz | 10 | Automated | 30 | 0 | 0 | |
Team Project Final Submission | 200 | Instructor graded | 6 | 30 | 180 | |
7 | Discussion 7 | 20 | Instructor graded | 30 | 5 | 150 |
Reading Quiz | 10 | Automated | 30 | 0 | 0 | |
Team Project Presentations | 150 | Instructor | 6 | 30 | 180 | |
Peer Feedback on Presentations | 50 | Instructor graded | 30 | 15 | 450 | |
Final Reflection | 10 | Instructor graded | 30 | 10 | 300 | |
Total | - | 800 | - | - | - | - |
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