participation grade in college??

b_r_um
Mon, 18 Jan 2010 20:00:38 +0000

Another vote for “it depends.” College classes typically only grade participation if participation is a vital aspect of the class, e.g. in seminars. Lecture classes will not grade you on participation because there is no expectation that you will actively participate.

As for science classes: Only one of my classes had an explicit participation component. However, professors are generally more willing to bump your grade up a little for effort - participating in class, attending office hours, etc. Maybe enough to make a difference between a B+ and an A-.