Grading & Evaluation
The sections below explain how each evaluation area shown above is assessed in practice.
How Your Work Is Evaluated
Using GitHub and Jira metrics, your participation and progress will be assessed to ensure fairness and alignment with industry practices.
Your work will be graded based on:
- Quality and completeness of project deliverables.
- Collaboration and contribution to your team.
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage resources effectively.
- Documentation that demonstrates clear and professional communication.
Project Documentation & Written Artifacts (40%)
Your written work is the primary evidence used to evaluate your understanding, decision-making, and professional communication throughout the project lifecycle.
Project Outcomes & Deliverables (30%)
This category evaluates the quality, completeness, and real-world relevance of the software and artifacts your team delivers.
Professional Practice & Collaboration (20%)
Teamwork, communication, planning, and use of professional tools are evaluated using observable project activity.
Group Performance
- Deliverables meeting requirements.
- Project complexity and innovation.
- Team collaboration and effective communication.
Personal Performance
- Initiative and proactive contributions.
- Quality of individual work and ideas.
- Positive and supportive team attitude.
Attendance & Participation (10%)
Consistent participation is required to support team progress, stakeholder engagement, and in-class collaboration. Attendance is mandatory for this course. Each student is allowed a maximum of 3 absences throughout the semester. Beyond this limit, your grade may be negatively affected. Attendance is crucial for success, as it ensures active participation in team projects and access to stakeholder feedback. Please make every effort to attend all classes and notify your instructor in advance if you must be absent.
Grading Scale
| A Range | B Range | C Range | D Range | F Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A: 94-100 | B+: 87-89 | C+: 77-79 | D+: 67-69 | F: 0-59 |
| A-: 90-93 | B: 84-86 | C: 74-76 | D: 64-66 | |
| B-: 80-83 | C-: 70-73 | D-: 60-63 |
Many of these criteria are demonstrated through written artifacts and documentation, which are outlined in the next section.