How are final grades calculated according to the Corpus?

Final grades are calculated based on a weighted average of assignments, exams, and participation. This method is designed to provide a comprehensive evaluation of a student's performance throughout the course rather than relying on a single aspect of their engagement or achievement.

Using a weighted average means that different elements of the course may contribute differently to the final grade, reflecting their significance in the overall learning objectives. For example, assignments may carry a certain percentage of the total grade, exams another percentage, and participation a smaller percentage. This system encourages students to engage consistently across various components of the course, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding and skills in multiple ways.

In contrast to this method, solely basing the final grade on participation would overlook other critical assessments like exams and assignments, which often test a deeper understanding of the course material. Evaluating grades purely on exams, or assigning them arbitrarily, would not provide a fair or accurate assessment of a student's overall performance in the course.