Opting out / Final Exam Info
OPT-OUT INSTRUCTIONS
(If you’re taking the final exam, read below “Step 4”.)
Opt-out will be April 30 and May 1 (Wednesday and
Thursday) only!!
Step
1. TEACHER EVALUATION
You must complete a teacher
evaluation before you can opt-out. The teacher evaluation link will appear
inside the CourseWare login page. Watch carefully for this link and complete
teacher evaluation BEFORE OPT-OUT. If you wait until the day of
opt-out, you may experience delays.
Step
2. DROPPING POPPERS AND HOMEWORK
Note: The popper and homework
averages will be adjusted only after opt-out starts (see step 4 below).
Step
3. PREPARATION AND PRACTICE
Log in to CourseWare. Go to your
course. Go to the grades page. Click the link at the upper left which says
"Click here to see your letter grade". This will give you the letter
grade calculator.
Practice this during the semester,
so you'll be ready for opt-out (see step 4 below).
Step
4. PROCEDURE FOR OPT-OUT
Opt-out will be April 30 and May 1
During this time period go the the letter grade calculator as in step 3 above. If you have a projected grade of at least B- (80.00000 or better), there will be a link (upper left) allowing you to opt-out of the final. Follow the instructions carefully after you click on the link -- there are several subsequent pages. On the last page there will be a confirmation code -- you MUST record this confirmation code, either with pen and paper or by emailing it to yourself. This will be your ONLY CHANCE to record the confirmation code. If you do not have this confirmation code, your opt-out is not guaranteed.NO NEED TO EMAIL YOUR INSTRUCTOR THE CODE.
TAKING THE FINAL EXAM?
You can earn 5 extra credit points towards your final exam grade IF you do the teacher evaluations via the CASA site ONLY.The final exam will be at a testing center. Bring a pencil, and picture ID.