Syllabus Quiz

When thinking about your grade in this class, which of the following thoughts is most accurate?

"Since 15% of my grade is determined by my quiz scores - and because I have unlimited attempts - and because I can use my text and resources - I am really in control of my grade. Any points not obtained in this section of the grade are kind of like 'points left on the table' - need to do well with the quizzes."

A friend of yours desires an "A" or "B" in this class. What advice do you provide?

#1 - Make sure to attend class, because exam questions and homework come straight from class/are completed in class. #2 - don't drop a zero on a quiz - you have unlimited attempts!

Imagine the LPT for the Chapter 9 quiz is October 12th at 11:59PM. Jessy opens and begins the quiz at 11:58:03. He answers his first question at 12:01AM on the 13th and submits at 12:13AM. What is Jessy's score?

0

Each exam in this course makes up:

10% of your final grade.

Daryl takes a quiz six times and gets the following scores in order: 6, 10, 18, 16, 17, 17. What score will he receive?

18

The behavior modification project constitutes % of your total grade, and has LPTs on the calendar.

30; 4

Every quiz is open for a minimum of:

7 days.

All of the "in-class demonstrations" for the entire semester are equivalent to the weight of 1 exam.

True

Your final weighted percentage needs to be 55.0% or higher to earn a passing grade (D) in this class.

True

Which of the following life events provides reason for taking a quiz after the LPT?

Because you have a seven day "window of opportunity" and unlimited attempts at every quiz - the term "late attempt" is not even consistent with the scheme of the class, and is not an option.

Bob's total weighted percentage for the course is 93.0%. Tom's total weighted percentage for the class is 92.7%. What are their final grades?

Bob has earned an "A" and Tom has earned an "A-."

LPT is a synonym for "due date."

False

Our first exam is in the last week of October.

False

There are 6 categories in the weighted grade scheme for this class, and each have equal value.

False

You can calculate your grade at any point in this class by taking the "total # of points you have" and dividing it by the "total # of points possible.

False

Imagine that class begins at 9:00AM. Nathaniel walks into the room at 8:59:07AM. Which of the following is true?

Nathaniel is likely late, and will likely be a disruption to the start of class at 9:00AM.

Which of the following best summarizes the technology, phone, computer policy for this class?

Phones, tablets, and laptops are not permitted and should be turned off and stowed.

Which of the following is true of our exams?

Some questions will come immediately form lecture (are not answerable from text reading).

Which statement below regarding "extra" credit is most accurate?

There are no "extra" credit points, however, 20% of the grade is determined by quizzes in which you have unlimited attempts, and 10% of the grade is determined by in-class activities for which you should score very well.

The first part (first LPT) of the behavior modification plan involves:

selecting a target behavior to change.