Percentage grades will be given for all examinations. The standard Rutgers grade scale of 90 - 100% = A; 85 – 89% = B+; 80 - 84% = B; 75 – 79% = C+; 70 - 74% = C; 60 - 69% = D will be used to generate the Projected Grade and Final Grade. At the end of the semester, a final letter grade will be assigned; only at this time will any possible curve be used in determining grades. The application of a curve is not guaranteed; a curve is not anticipated.

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The question presents a policy about percentage grades, grade scales, and the potential use of a curve, and asks you to evaluate the answer choices.
Option A: 'I understand that percentage grades will be given for all examinations. I also understand the standard Rutgers grade scale. I further understand that the application of a curve is not guaranteed; a curve is not anticipated.' This option restates the key points from the policy: percentage grades will be used, the Rutgers scale is specified, and while a curve could be used at the end, its application is not guaranteed and not anticipated. This aligns with the given text, which emphasizes that a curve is not guaranteed and not anticipated, while the standard scale and percent grading are in effect.
Option B: 'Must select A to complete Acknowledgment.' This choice introduces a procedural demand—that selecting option A is a prerequisite to completing an acknowledgment. However, the original material describes grade components and the curve policy, not any requirement to select a specific option to complete an acknowledgment. It reads as an instructional trap rather than content about grading policies, making it irrelevant and incorrect in context.
In terms of common misconceptions, Option B conflates the form-filling process with substantive content about grading policies, which can mislead someone into thinking the acknowledgment circumscribes the policy, whereas the policy itself explains how grades and curves will be handled. Option A demonstrates comprehension of the actual policy statements, including the presence of a potential curve without guaranteeing its use and the use of the Rutgers grade scale.
Overall, recognizing that the policy states percentage grading, the Rutgers scale, and the non-guaranteed nature of a curve leads to a correct understanding if one selects Option A, while Option B misinterprets the purpose and scope of the acknowledgment process and is not supported by the policy text.

Spring 2025 General Biology II (01:119:116) GB 116 Policy Acknowledgement Spring 2025

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