As described in the description of grade breakdown here, grading in this offering of MATH 106L will be on a mastery grading basis. That means for each assignment, you will ultimately receive a grade of either pass or fail.
In order to pass the course (graded on a pass/fail basis) you must
At a glance, this seems like a lot. Most of these bullet points specify that you must pass specific labs/worksheets at the end of the course; fundamentally, you are responsible for 27 small assignments, 6 lab reports, and 2 big assignments to pass. All of these but the big assignments can (and should) be done in groups! This will make your life much easier.
If ever you fail to pass an assignment, I will email you about it prior to publishing the Gradescope grades. If you haven't received an email from me, the answer is yes!
Each worksheet consists of a number of `worksheet questions' and potentially some `homework questions'. Each is worth 1 point; earning at least two thirds of the available points constitutes a pass. Your first submission will be graded for feedback only; the resubmission will be graded for correctness, and to determine whether or not a passing grade has been earned.
A lab report consists of a typed response in full sentences incorporating answers to a selection of math questions into the body of the text. Reports will be graded on a rubric for correctness and completeness of the mathematics and quality of written presentation. (See here for best practices in writing mathematics). A score of level 3 or higher will constitute a pass; that is, a total score of 12 or higher on the following rubric.
If your group fails to pass with a level 3 or higher on the first attempt, you will be given feedback and the opportunity to correct and make a resubmission.
The big assignments of MATH 106L are the closest thing the course has to conventional tests. You will fill out and submit the assignment individually, and a score of 70% or higher constitutes a pass. In the event that you fail to pass the assignment the first time, you will be given the chance to submit corrections to receive up to half of the lost points. For example, if you earn a grade of 60% on a first submission and submit corrections for 30% of the lost marks, your final grade on the big assignment would be 60% + 1/2 x 30% = 75%; a pass.
Unless we've spoken and I've said something to the opposite effect, yes! If you ever don't get credit for an assignment, I will contact you about it. You are always welcome to email me to request the records I have for grades you've earned in the course to a point.
We don't. There are no exams in this course.