The course grading criteria are listed below:
| Assignments | Percentage of Grade |
| Syllabus Quiz and Discussions | 5% |
| Homework | 10% |
| Quizzes | 15% |
Proctored Assessments*:
*60% combined average required to pass the course |
70% |
| Total | 100% |
Note that a grade of “D” is considered passing (see Academic Policies > Grades), but may not meet the prerequisites for some courses, such as calculus.
Please keep a personal record of all your grades so that you can compute your own course grade. There is NO extra credit in this 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.
Your final grade will be based on the following scale. You must have an exam average of 60% and an overall average of 60% to pass the course with a D. Students must earn a "C" or better in this course to take the next course in sequence or to transfer the course.
| Grade | Percent |
| A | 90-100 |
| B | 80-89 |
| C | 70-79 |
| D | 60-69 |
| F | 0-59 |