Assessments and Pre-Assessments

Assessments. There will be three non-cumulative assessments (i.e. tests) worth 160 points each. These assessments will consist of 40 fill-in-the-blank questions worth 4 points each, with a menu of possible answers. The Chapters posted on line highlight all possible answers for each Assessment—these are bolded key terms ("Terms, Places, People and Things To Know")—with the questions based on information drawn from the reading assignments and the information provided in these Chapters. Assessment credit may not carry over from one Section to another.

Pre-Assessments. Students also have the opportunity to earn points toward Assessment credit by providing correct answers on Pre-Assessments, short quizzes consisting of fill-in-the-blank questions worth 2 points each, with no menu of possible answers. Answers will be based on the assigned reading for each class, focusing on important characters, terms, places, quotes and things noted in the course packet. Incorrect spelling may warrant only partial credit. Pre-Assessments will be administered at the very beginning of each class, as a way for students to demonstrate their preparation and punctuality to class. There will be no make-ups under any condition for those who are late or miss the Pre-Assessment administered on any given day. Points gained on Pre-Assessments will be added to the total points earned on the Assessment concluding each Section of the course, up to a maximum of 160 points. Thus, the Pre-Assessments constitute a sort of bonus credit, the only such credit available.