ASSIGNMENTS

Daily work - Lessons 1-16 will be covered with a number of problems assigned in each chapter. Extra credit problems will be offered and added to your total problem points. (Approx. 6% of total grade.)

Chapter Exams - Problem and/or objective tests involving accounting techniques and theory presented in the chapters will be given. (Approx. 76% of total grade.)

Practice Sets - After chapter 9, the Video Transfer Business Simulation will be started. The practice set will contain working papers describing the business operations of Video Transfer. A check sheet with key figures will be provided. (Approx. 5% of total grade.)

Reinforcement Activities - After selected chapters, reinforcement activities will be started. They will contain transactions describing the daily operations of a business. Check sheets with key figures will be provided. (Approx. 5% of total grade).

Participation - Because of the nature of this course, participation in classroom learning experiences is a required part of the course. Good participation is essential to success in both school and future work. Therefore, students will be awarded (one (1) point per day for being in class on time, prepared and on task. (Approx. 8% of total grade).

GRADING

Daily Work - One (1) point for each problem will be possible, if the assignment is completed and turned in on time. Extra credit problems will also be worth one point each, if you choose to do them. Points for other extra credit opportunities vary.

Unit Exams - Total point values vary. Each answer the student provides toward completion of the test will be worth one point. As an example, the following balance sheet would be worth a total of 24 points, if the student filled in all answers correctly:

Practice Set and Reinforcement Activities- Fill-in quizzes will be given upon completion. The practice set and reinforcement activities are used to find answers to the quizzes. Point values will vary.

Extra Credit:

Complete problems in parentheses after each chapter assignment. Regular chapter assignment must be completed before problems in parentheses in order to receive extra credit.

Reinforcement Activities 1 and 2.

Define vocabulary words at the end of each chapter. Identify clearly the chapter the words pertain to. (1 point for every 2 words)

Answer "Questions for individual Study" at the end of each chapter.

Identify chapter clearly. (1 point for every question that requires more than a minimal response).

Word searches, word scrambles, and crossword puzzles. Point values vary depending upon the size.

Bulletin board on accounting. Up to 20 points possible. See Mrs. Ford for details.

Career report on accounting. Up to 40 points possible. See Mrs. Ford for details.