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Contract Grading Rubric

Karl Smith

Civil Engineering 4101W: Project Management & Economics

Grading

Project Management and Economics allows each student the opportunity to contract for a grade in the class. In order to successfully fulfill the course requirements, each student must take three basic competency exams, complete all assignments prior to the due date, and abide by the policy for attending sessions and the university policy regarding student conduct. The grade for each student will be based upon a contract system (see Table I), with explicit performance guidelines. The criteria for each assignment will be presented at least one week prior to the date that the assignment is due.

Table I. Contract system for students enrolled in CE 4101W during Spring Semester 2002.

To Receive an A To Receive a B To Receive a C
Engage in class discussions — small group and whole class Engage in class discussions — small group and whole class Engage in class discussions — small group and whole class
Submit 90% of in-class writing assignments Submit 80% of in-class writing assignments Submit 70% of in-class writing assignments
Complete 100% of Homework at a satisfactory level Complete 90% of Homework at a satisfactory level Complete 80% of Homework at a satisfactory level
Receive a mean score of 85% or above for 3 exams Receive a mean score of 75% or above for 3 exams Receive a mean score of 65% or above for 3 exams
Complete 3 Group Projects Complete 3 Group Projects Complete 2 Group Projects
Complete 2 Brief Reports (see description below) Complete 2 Brief Reports (see description below) Complete 2 Brief Reports (see description below)
Complete Project Proposal (see description below) Complete Project Proposal (see description below)  
Complete Major Project (see description below)    
Abide by all Class Policies

Abide by all Class Policies

Abide by all Class Policies

Source

Smith, Karl. Contract Grading Rubric, Civil Engineering 4101: Project Management & Economics. Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota. 12 Feb. 2003. <http://www.ce.umn.edu/classes/spring03/ ce4101w/ce4101s03sly02.doc>.

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