Measuring Learning and Grading

Students will be graded following MSD’s grading policy as outlined in the MSD Handbook with one modification. Grading categories and weights will be 70% for assessment and 30% for classwork and homework. Student work will consist of formative and summative assessments, including traditional and authentic assessment tasks; assessments shall also include, but are not limited to class assignments, projects, presentations, readings, tests, quizzes, and essays.