The grades for Midterm 2, along with the latest updates for attendance, quizzes, problem sets, and overall course grades for Finance 4335, are now available on Canvas.
As indicated in the course syllabus, final numeric course grades will be determined according to the following equation:
Final Course Numeric Grade =.10(Attendance and Participation) +.10(Quizzes) +.20(Problem Sets) + Max{.20(Midterm Exam 1) +.20(Midterm Exam 2) +.20(Final Exam),.20(Midterm Exam 1) +.40(Final Exam),.20(Midterm Exam 2) +.40(Final Exam)}
Given our progress through the spring semester and the ongoing evaluation in various categories (attendance/participation, quizzes, problem sets, and exams), each student’s Canvas course grade is dynamically updated. With the inclusion of Midterm 2 Exam grades, the current formula for calculating course grades is:
Course Numeric Grade after Midterm 2 = (.10(Attendance and Participation) +.10(Quizzes) +.20(Problem Sets) +.20(Midterm 1)+.20(Midterm 2))/.8
Here are the current grade statistics for the 31 students enrolled this semester in Finance 4335:
The distribution of grades in all categories provides a benchmark for comparing individual performance with the class average. Additionally, you can gauge your potential letter grade in Finance 4335 by comparing your current course grade against the grading scale provided in the syllabus.
If you are disappointed by your performance in Finance 4335, remember that the final exam grade automatically double counts instead of a lower midterm exam grade. If both midterm exam grades are lower than the final exam grade, the final exam grade replaces the lower of the two midterm exam grades.
For those wishing to discuss their grades or any aspect of the course, I encourage you to stop by during office hours (in Foster 320.39, 3:30-4:30 pm TR), or set up a Zoom appointment with me (on Monday and Wednesday afternoons).