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Evaluation
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Point DistributionThe final grade will be based on the number of points achieved over the following :
These are tentative weightings and subject to change. Refer to posted grades and announcements for the final weight distribution. Note: A passing grade must be obtained on both the programming and examination portions of this course in order to receive a passing grade, Grade Scale
Krider Curve
Mathematical DerivationGiven the following:
The following formula is applied to each individual student grade:
This is equivalent to averaging two X values with one grade of a 100. The lower scores receive a larger curve than the upper scores. An appropriate action when one considers that poorer students require more help. The curve ensures that a student will never surpass another student who scores higher. Alpha can be set to achieve a desired class mean. Where:
The formula for deriving alpha's value for a desired mean:
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Computer Science 3114 Data Structures and Algorithms |
D. Barnette
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