Quiz Syllabus For English 1a

1. Prompt and consistent attendance by the student is important and attendance will be taken at the beginning of each class session. Anyone not present at that time will:

Not be allowed to enter the classroom

Be marked absent

Needs to bring doughnuts for everyone

Have extra homework

Refer to the section of Classroom Policies. Only cell phones will cause the sweet tooth of doughnuts.

Explanation

Refer to the section of Classroom Policies. Only cell phones will cause the sweet tooth of doughnuts.

2. Whenever there is an in-class activity, such as group work or research binder checks, and a student is absent, the student is unable to make up these points.

True

False

Refer to course syllabus

Explanation

Refer to course syllabus

3. Can instructors drop students for attendance related reasons?

Yes

No

Yes, an instructor can drop students for attendance related reasons; this is not my policy rather it is a college policy.

Explanation

Yes, an instructor can drop students for attendance related reasons; this is not my policy rather it is a college policy.

4. Your final exam for this course will be an English Department Final exam and it is optional for students to take.

True

False

All English 1A students are required to take the English Department Final, which will be 20% of the course grade.

Explanation

All English 1A students are required to take the English Department Final, which will be 20% of the course grade.

5. This is ___________ course, which will require students to have computer and internet access.

An easy

A developmental

An internet enhanced

A challenging

C. Students will be held responsible for obtaining all announced handouts from Blackboard.

Explanation

C. Students will be held responsible for obtaining all announced handouts from Blackboard.

6. All students _________ to attend the Enlace Honors Society on the ________.

Are required; 2nd Saturday of March

Are required; first weekend of the semester

Not required; March 13th

Not required; 2nd Saturday of March

A. All students are required to attend the Enlace Honors Society on the 2nd Saturday of March.

Explanation

A. All students are required to attend the Enlace Honors Society on the 2nd Saturday of March.

7. If no student claims responsibility for the sound of their phone during class, what will occur?

The instructor will ignore and continue with lecture.

Class will be cancelled.

The instructor will rummage through every backpack, purse, jacket, etc.

The instructor will have sole discretion of implementing a consequence to their entire class.

D. We are all adults here. Do not let this happen.

Explanation

D. We are all adults here. Do not let this happen.

8. During our class, all cell phones should be put on vibrate.

True

False

False. The cell phone policy is one that students salivate instantly (yummy doughnuts!) but students overlook it. Stated in bold lettering in the syllabus, all phones need to be turn off, not on vibrate, turn off.

Explanation

False. The cell phone policy is one that students salivate instantly (yummy doughnuts!) but students overlook it. Stated in bold lettering in the syllabus, all phones need to be turn off, not on vibrate, turn off.

9. ___________ will be done to see the progress of student’s research. Students need to purchase a binder and carry ___________. Students will not be able to make up points ___________ when checks are done.

Courtesy checks; at all times; if they are absent

Random checks; at all times; if they are absent

Necessary checks; to class when announced 2 weeks in advance; if they are absent

Un-necessary checks; and turn in at the end of the semester; if they are absent

Random checks will be done to see the progress of student's research. Students need to carry their binder at all times. Students will not be able to make up points if they are absent when checks are done.

Explanation

Random checks will be done to see the progress of student's research. Students need to carry their binder at all times. Students will not be able to make up points if they are absent when checks are done.

10. If a student's phone emits any sound for any circumstances, that student is required to follow which consequence:

Lose 5 points from class grade

Allow me and the rest of the classmates talk to the individual calling

Bring doughnuts for the entire class

Any of the above

D. The student who has been identified with the sound of their phone can choose any of the 3 responses. Be advised, you don’t want to lose $20 for doughnuts, nor lose valuable points from your grade, nor lose minutes on your cell plan. Your best option is to turn off the phone!

Explanation

D. The student who has been identified with the sound of their phone can choose any of the 3 responses. Be advised, you don’t want to lose $20 for doughnuts, nor lose valuable points from your grade, nor lose minutes on your cell plan. Your best option is to turn off the phone!

11. The final exam is worth ___________ percent of your semester grade.

15

10

20

25

30

Department policy identifies the exam is worth 20% of semester grade.

Explanation

Department policy identifies the exam is worth 20% of semester grade.

12. For English 1A students, all assignments are due at the beginning of class. However, if a student is absent due to an unforeseeable circumstance and an assignment is due what can a student do to turn in their work?

Not turn in it at all

Submit their assignment by 3pm on the due date

Notify me for an extension for an extra 2 weeks

Both b and c

f you answered “d”, you didn’t read the syllabus carefully! The correct answer is “b.” Students can get an extension when they notify me, but I will not accept any late assignments one week old.

Explanation

f you answered “d”, you didn’t read the syllabus carefully! The correct answer is “b.” Students can get an extension when they notify me, but I will not accept any late assignments one week old.