Student Name: “A” Contract

Grade Contracted For  __X__ A          ____ B                 ____ C

What concepts are you going to learn, or skills are you going to develop?How will you learn the content/ develop the skill?What evidence will you add to the portfolio to demonstrate your learning?How will you and I assess the evidence of your learning/skills?
(25%) Based on (4) Global Learning  Engage in both readings and class discussions to learn about multiple worldviews, cultures and experiences Prepare for class discussions on global issuesChoose 2-3 reflections that reflect my discussions on global issues Research report – introduction to topic (rubric #2) will highlight significance Research report – summary and reflections will reflect on issues (rubric # 6)Attend and actively participate in at least 90% of class sessions Complete weekly reflections on time and answer questions fully Prepared for 90% of class sessions. Perform “Excellent” work according to the research report rubric (rubric #2, #6)
(25%) Based on (5) Information Literacy  Collaborate with research group to develop a research question/ hypothesis Analyze various sources of evidence for the research report Work with SIUE resources to format referencesResearch report – research question (rubric #3) Research report – literature review and analysis (rubric #4) Research report – Reference page (rubric #7) Annotated Bibliography  Perform “Excellent” work according to the research report rubric (rubric #3, #4, and #7) Perform “Excellent” on the pre-assignments for the research report (e.g., annotated bibliography)
(25%) Based on (9) Problem-Solving Skills  Class lectures on course content to learn how to solve problemsAt least one unit exam that shows achievement in problem solvingAchieve an average of 85% or higher on unit exams
(25%) Based on (10) Quantitative Literacy  Class lectures and work to learn how to analyze data Analyze various sources of data for the research report   Research Report – Proposed experiment (#5)Perform “Excellent” work according to the research report rubric (rubric #5)  

For the first block I have selected two of my reflections that I had received 10/10 points on.

The next piece of information that I am adding is Evitt and I’s presentation. We got a 50/50 on the total presentation with the nerves of being the first group to present. (Clicking the link will take you to view the presentation itself.)

The third piece of information that I am adding to show that I have completed the eportfolio to the best of my ability is my first test. I got a 60/90 but with Dr. Aranda’s blessing I was able to bring it up to a 79/90.

For the final addition to my CODE 220 section proving that I have completed my contract to my best ability is Evitt and I’s final product of our research paper.

I just want to take this section to thank Dr. Aranda and my peers for this semester. I have had a blast during this class and this semester. I have learned so much and every time people ask how my classes are going, I go out of my way to explain how CODES has changed me as an individual. I respect everything we do in codes, and I am ready for the next chapter implementing everything we have been taught into our projects for our subgroups. I never thought that I would be able to call an entire class my close friends, I feel like I can express the way I feel about anything to them without feeling degraded. I want to thank CODES as a whole for the memories and fun times.