Homework Format
Q. Do I have to write up my homework on the homework scantrons?
A. Absolutely! Your homework must be turned in on a scantron--the
one provided in your course scantron packet. Any other form of submission, by loose
leaf paper or otherwise, will receive a grade of zero.
Q. If I run out of room on the scantron, can I staple additional work to my scantron?
A. No. The homework is assigned in such a way that it should fit on the front and
back of your scantron. Stapled work will receive a grade of zero.
Q. Do I have to fill out the top portion of the scantron?
A. Yes. Please fill out everything in the top portion of the scantron, your student
ID and assignment info at the top. If this information is missing or incorrect,
your homework may not get graded. Remember to use a # 2 pencil, and bubble as dark
and carefully as you can.
Q. May I type up my homework?
A. No. To ensure that each student does his/her own work, we need to see handwritten
work. Typed homework will be given a zero.
Q. Do you accept photocopies or faxes of homework?
A. No. CASA will only accept the original homework.
Q. How much work do I need to show on my problems?
A. Show every step! There is more to math than just the final answer. Working a
problem should be like making an argument: Write your work in a way so that a person
can follow your reasoning and arrive at the final answer with you. You may be able
to receive partial credit even if your answer is incorrect.
Turning In Homework
Q. May I turn in my homework at CASA?
A. No. Your homework must be turned in with your class. There are no exceptions
to this rule.
Q. May I turn in my homework early?
A. No. CASA does not take responsibility for early homework. If we receive an early
homework, it will not receive a grade.
Q. May I turn in my homework to a different class than that I am registered for?
A. No. Even if your instructor has another section in the same course, you must
turn in your homework to the section in which you are officially registered. If
you foresee missing your class, you should make arrangements with a fellow student
to turn in you homework for you. If CASA receives a homework that is not in the
correct section, it will not be graded.
Q. I had a personal emergency that prevented me from doing a homework assignment.
May I turn it in late?
A. No. It is the stated policy of the Math Department and CASA that late homework
will not be accepted under any circumstances. All late homework will not be graded.
Q. Is it true that some homework grades are dropped?
A. Although an unofficial policy, in the past a handful of the lowest homework assignments
have been dropped at the end of the semester. This practice is designed to address
homework missed due to personal emergencies and the rare mistake on the part of
CASA. Check with you instructor to determine the number dropped.
Grading and Returning of Homework
Q. How long does it take before my homework is graded?
A. Although it is difficult to give a precise date, homework is usually graded within
two to three working days of turn-in. Because of large work loads during testing
periods, it may take up to a week to grade.
Q. Where can I view my graded homework?
A. CASA will scan your homework and upload it to your Courseware account. Your grades
will be uploaded weekly. View your grade and homework scantron image in the gradebook.
Q. I only missed a couple of problems and the rest of my work is unmarked. Why did
I lose so many points?
A. CASA does not grade all of the problems in an assignment. We only grade a few
problems from each homework assignment. It's possible that the majority of your
assignment is correct and we graded the problems that you did incorrectly.
Petitioning Homework & the Free Response Test Grade
Q. Can I submit a petition regarding homework grades?
A.Yes. If you suspect that there was a grading error on one of your assignments,
then you should contact your instructor
Q. I do not understand why I missed a problem on my exam, who should I talk to?
A. First ask a CASA tutor to explain the problem to you. If the tutor finds that
the problem was done correctly, or if you suspect that too many points were taken
off, contact your isntructor.
Q. Can I talk to a grader about my score?
A. No. If you think that your work was graded incorrectly, contact your instructor.
Q. How long do I have to file a test petition?
A. You have 5 business days from the day the tests were made available for viewing
to contact your instructor.
Q. How do I file a test petition?
A. There is no petition form. Contact your instructor about any problem you have
with your Free Response Test grade.
Homework Grades Posted Online
Q. When will my homework scores be available on line?
A. The homework grades will be posted to your gradebook every week. CASA waits until
all sections have turned in the last assignment before posting the grades.
Q. I'm sure that my homework grade was better than the grade posted. Who can I talk
to?
A. It is possible that your homework could not be scanned. CASA returns all homework
scantrons that are problematic to the appropriate instructor. Please see your instructor
regarding your homework grades.
Test Grades Supplement
Q. Do I need to show my work on the free response portion of my test?
A. Yes. If you do not show your work, you will likely receive a zero for that part
of the test. Like homework, show all your steps in a clear, logical manner.
Q. May I show my work on my scratch paper?
A. No. The scratch paper will be thrown away after your test and will not be considered.
Show all necessary work on the free response sheet.
Q. How can I find out how I did on my test?
A. You must login to your courseware account to retrieve your score. If there was
no free response portion to your test, then the courseware score will be your total
score. However, if your test had a free response portion, then the courseware score
will only represent the points for your multiple choice portion, not the total.
To calculate the total score, you must add the free response portion to your multiple
choice portion to arrive at your total.
Q. Where can I pick up the free response portion of my test?
A. The free response portion of your test will not be returned to the studennt.
However, the free response portion of your test images will be available to view
in your gradebook.
Q. When will my free response portion be graded?
A. Although it is impossible to give an exact time, we are usually able to grade
and return the exams between 2 and 5 business days after the end of the testing
period. We will contact your instructor and email you when they are ready, and you
can view it in your gradebook periodically.
