Sample Grading Criteria
Homework assignments and
exam questions involving problems will be graded on a point scale. An A or A- will fall between
91-100% of the points, a B+, B,
or B- will fall between 90-81% of the points, a C, C+, or C- will fall between 80% and 71% . Note: Students in 511 must receive 83% or better to satisfy
the syntax requirement for the MA
degree.
For homework and exams that require problem solving,
points are assigned according
to the following criteria:
1. Difficulty of problem (more difficult problems will
be worth more points)
2. Demonstrating all steps involved in the problem
solving process.
l 3.
Accuracy of answers for each step.
l 4.
Accuracy of final answer.