It can be a challenge to determine how to spread out the points for a course. Instructors want to be sure that assignment scores reflect the amount and importance of the work a student is expected to complete. They may want to reach a particular balance in group and individual work. They may intend to recognize the role of formative versus summative assessments with more points assigned to summative activities. And, students may benefit from a balanced workload with grades spread across a semester for regular feedback on their progress. How to accomplish these goals varies depending on the course, the content, and the instructor.
When designing a course, consider utilizing one of these tools for preparing a plan for course grades.
