We will not often cover 20 pages per day, and the pace will be considerably slower in the beginning. I will not take formal attendance. However, I will take note of the number of times that I call upon a student and find him or her to be absent or unprepared. For an above average number of such absences or unprepared, the final grade can be lowered by no more than four points. However, a final grade of D will not be lowered any further.
Excuses are irrelevant.
I will also take note of the number of times when I call on a student who is exceptionally well prepared, or when a student voluntarily participates in a way that benefits the class. Such positive participation can cancel out absences or unprepareds. In addition, for above average positive participation, the final grade can be raised by no more than four points. However, a final grade of A will not be raised any further. Exam Old exams are on reserve in the library.