The assignments below will contribute to the final grade in the course and are included in the learning modules. An average of 60% on the portfolio and field placement assignments must be met to pass this course. Major grades consisting of the following items will be averaged together to determine your final grade for the course:
| Assignment | Percentage | Points |
| Field Experience (major assessment*) | 35% (This includes documentation of 40 hours, the teacher evaluation, journal notes, and other required paperwork) | 35 |
| Portfolio (major assessment*) | 25% | 25 |
| Essays | 20% | 20 |
| Participation (Discussion Boards and other related assignments) | 20% | 20 |
*60% combined average required to pass the course
NOVA Online proctored or major assessments are required to maintain compliance with our accreditation standards and the Higher Education Act’s identity verification requirements for online courses. College-wide, proctored or major assessments must prove identity. To accomplish this in online courses, students must show overall passing levels on the proctored or major assessments in order to pass the course.
In this online course, if your average score on all proctored or major assessments is a passing percentage of 60 percent or higher, then your grade will be calculated according to the scale in the table below. Otherwise, a final grade of F will be assigned.
| Letter | Grade |
| A | 90 to 100% |
| B | 80 to 89% |
| C | 70 to 79% |
| D | 60 to 69% |
| F | 59% and below |