<p>How have participation grades been distributed where all of you have gone? As a freshman, I have no idea what to expect for my participation grade in a history class. I've been to every discussion section, but I only nominally participate. For instance, I seem to only say something when the TA asks for a date or name, and I only answer easy or implied questions. My class is, overall, not the most outgoing or quickest group of people, but it is held at 8:30 on Wednesdays and Fridays. Based on your experiences, what score would I likely get out of 15 for participation?</p>
<p>Bump, do they literally expect you to carry the conversation every single meeting, to get an A?</p>
<p>From what I’ve experienced, as long as you try to say things and don’t sit silently for the whole class, you’re fine.</p>
<p>In my limited (extremely limited) experience when there is participation grades, or discussion section grades, it’s based off attendance. If the professor/TA knows your name, that’s always a plus. </p>
<p>I had a professor today say something like, “If I don’t know your name by now, come introuce yourself sometime so I can give you participation points” Thought that was funny, even if it wasn’t mean to be (class of 60)</p>
<p>What is the level of the class? For lower level classes participation will mostly be based off of attendance, and as long as you speak up once in awhile you can expect close to full points.</p>
<p>Upper level classes, however, (if they do have a participation grade) usually involve input than simply dates, places, and people. In these cases you will be expected to be a valuable part of the discussion.</p>
<p>You sound like you’ll be alright. Either way it’s only your participation grade and I doubt it’ll make or break your grade if you’re doing well in other areas.</p>