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The School requires all instructors
to use two or more graded evaluative measures. In a ten week
course the instructor shall assign at least three graded assignments,
one during the first five weeks. Thus any grade below a pass
on a first assignment shall serve as notice to a student that
a passing grade is in jeopardy. Whenever feasible, in a five-week
course, the instructor shall assess ongoing performance as
early as possible in the term using at least one evaluative
measure that will allow for notification of concern before
the final assignment. It may not always be possible to identify
problems in performance before the final assignment. If there
are reasons to be concerned about a student's performance
at any time before the final assignment, the instructor shall
notify the student and make clear the nature of the concerns.
Upon notification, it is the responsibility of the student
to initiate a discussion with the instructor about ways to
address the concerns in future work. The instructor shall
also notify the sequence chair.
A student's performance shall be assessed on the basis of
evidence of (1) mastery of course content, (2) ability to
conceptualize, (3) timeliness of work, (4) evidence of preparation,
(5) evidence of critical thinking, (6) integration across
the curriculum, (7) evidence of creativity and originality,
(8) writing skills.
In making assignments instructors should bear in mind the
constraints of the five week term and the intensity of the
educational experience.
Using the official School grading policy, instructors are
expected to assign grades on the basis of a critical and fair
assessment of the student's work. It is the right of the instructor
to assign the grade he or she deems meets these requirements.
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About
the Handbook
Table
of Contents
Introduction
Master's Program, Summer
Master's
Program, Winter
The
Academic and Field Work Performance Standing Committee
Administrative
Policies & Procedures
Other
School Policies
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