Alternatively, I might collect homework for the week and use it as a basis to evaluate class preparation for that week. Ideas offered are usually substantive, and provide major insights for the class. Arguments, when offered, are well substantiated and persuasively presented. If this person were not in class, the quality of the discussions would be diminished significantly. An outstanding contributor takes a strong leadership role during the semester with respect to class discussion.
Ideas offered are sometimes substantive and generally provide useful insights.
Arguments are fairly well substantiated and sometimes persuasive. If this person were not in class, the quality of the discussions would be somewhat diminished. Based on t his person's contributions, there was no way of forming an evaluation of whether the person truly understood the material beyond attempting to answer homework problems. This person did not attend class regularly, or when this person attended class, he or she was not prepared for class. The midterm exam is scheduled for February 29 .