MLM grade calculation is based on the Weighted Average method.
Each section has equal weights.
This is how your MLM grades are calculated.
Assigned and Graded:
(1.) The MyLab Math (MLM) has 6 chapters: Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
(2.) The 5 chapters has 23 main sections.
These are Sections: 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E, 2A, 2B, 2C, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E, 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, 5E
Because I do not want to overwhelm you with many questions per section, each section is further divided into more sections.
Hence, the 23 sections are further divided into 57 sections.
So, we are dealing with 64 sections. Please see them in the calculator.
(3.) 57 sections count for 100% on MLM
This implies that each section count for
$
\dfrac{100}{57} = 1.754385965\% \\[5ex]
$
This is what should be entered in the Weight section of the calculator.
(4.) Let us do an example.
Assume Student A made a:
98% on Section 1A-1st
90% on Section 1A-2nd
86% on Section 1B-1st
Student A is aware that 100% can be made on all three sections by doing similar questions of the questions got incorrectly.
However, Student A is content with the grades made so far and wants to find the current grade.
What is the current grade for Student A?
| MLM Section | Weight (%) | Your Score (%) | Weighted Score (Weight * Your Score) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section 1A-1st | 1.754385965 | 98 | 171.9298246 |
| Section 1A-2nd | 1.754385965 | 90 | 157.8947368 |
| Section 1B-1st | 1.754385965 | 86 | 150.877193 |
| $\Sigma Weights = 5.263157895$ | $\Sigma Weighted\;\;Scores = 480.7017544$ | ||
| $ Current\;\;Grade = \dfrac{\Sigma Weighted\;\;Scores}{\Sigma Weights} = \dfrac{480.7017544}{5.263157895} = 91.33333333 \approx 91\% $ | |||
Student A's current MLM grade based on these three sections is 91%.
This is the grade that the student will see in the MLM gradebook.
Final grade calculation is also based on the Weighted Average method.
Howevever, each assessment does not have has equal weight.
This is how your final grade is calculated.
| Assessments | Weight (%) | Your Score (%) | Weighted Score (Weight * Your Score) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MyLab Math | 70 | 90 | 6300 |
| Test 1 | 5 | 95 | 475 |
| Test 2 | 5 | 85 | 425 |
| Test 3 | 5 | 80 | 400 |
| Project | 10 | 100 | 1000 |
| Final Exam | 5 | 70 | 350 |
| $\Sigma Weights = 100$ | $\Sigma Weighted\;\;Scores = 8950$ | ||
| $ Current\;\;Grade = \dfrac{\Sigma Weighted\;\;Scores}{\Sigma Weights} = \dfrac{8950}{100} = 89.5 \approx 90\% $ | |||
Please NOTE:
(1.) This is the grade you will see in the Canvas gradebook.
(2.) You must not complete all fields.
You can calculate your current grade at any time during the course based on the assessments you have done.
Then, you can verify your calculations with the calculator.
(3.) The final grade is rounded to the nearest integer only one time.
A grade of 89.50000001% is rounded to a 90% which is an A while a grade of 89.499999 is rounded to an 80% which is a B.
(4.) At least a final grade of 70% (C) is required to pass the course.
(5.) There is no extra credit or bonus point or curving grades for the course.
Please review the Frequently Asked Questions for explanations.
(6.) Please send an email to me and/or attend the Office Hours/Live Sessions if you have any questions.