or, GOVT 2302 Final Grades
I haven't really been completely satisfied in the online classes I've taken through eArmyU. After finishing up my Government II class, I have come to realize why.
I know that some of these grades are skewed for people not doing anything in class, and not dropping it in time, but I know this teacher to be very lenient about how much extra time might be given, and how well she communicates with the students if they have the possibility of dropping it.
Midterm:
Possible points: 250
My score: 225
Class average: 134.66
Final:
Possible points: 250
My score: 225
Class average: 131.98
Discussion (minimally participating in the forums, total of four posts):
Possible points: 100
My score: 100
Class average: 44.29
Research Paper:
Possible points: 200
My score: 100 (see my last article)
Class average: 76.31
Final grades:
Possible points: 1000
My score: 845 (85% - 
Class average: 531.26 (53% - F)
There is no curve, here... It's also important to note that 200 points of the total were "gimme" points, where you couldn't score less than 200 if you turned all the work in. (Online quizzes that you must take over and over again until you get 100%, and the questions don't change.) Also, no one attempted the extra credit.
The future of America... the future of the Army! (Most students came to this class through eArmyU, although many of them signed up just through the local community college.)
From the introductory forum posts ("bare with me, this is my first online class"), to the discussion topics (the very very confused stances on the War Powers Act... I wish I could cut and paste), to the late introductory posts (posted in week five of an eight week course)... I'm so proud!
Jeebus.