Grading Rubrics

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Note: this is for the Autumn 2024 iteration of CSE 121. Looking for a different quarter? Please visit https://courses.cs.washington.edu/courses/cse121/.

E/S/N Grading Definitions¶

E(xcellent): Evidence of meeting or exceeding all learning objectives is present. Work clearly demonstrates full proficiency. Only trivial or inconsequential flaws, if any, are present.
S(atisfactory): Evidence of meeting most or all learning objectives is present. Work clearly demonstrates sufficient proficiency, though possibly with room for improvement. Minor errors or inconsistencies are present, but do not indicate significant shortcomings.
N(ot yet): Evidence of meeting some learning objectives is missing. Work may demonstrate some proficiency, but there are important gaps. Major errors or misconceptions or shortcomings are present.

A grade of U (“Unassessable”) may be assigned in the case that the submitted work cannot be properly assessed.

Programming Assignment Rubric¶

	E(xcellent)	S(atisfactory)	N(ot yet)
Behavior	All of the following: Code properly compiles All required functionality is implemented All required features function correctly according to the spec	All of the following: Code properly compiles Key required functionality is implemented Implemented features function correctly according to the spec	Any of the following: Code does not compile Key required functionality is not implemented Implemented features do not function correctly according to the spec
Concepts	All of the following: Code structure accurately reflects intended control flow (e.g. `if`-`else` vs. `if`-`if`) Most appropriate type used for data (e.g. variables, parameters, return values) Variables created and used in the most local scope possible Code is appropriately factored to eliminate unnecessary redundancy and/or computation No extraneous or unnecessary code or constructs (e.g. methods, parameters, returns, conditional cases) No forbidden features used All assignment-specific implementation requirements met	All of the following: Code structure is reasonable for intended control flow Reasonable type used for data (e.g. variables, parameters, return values) Variables created and used in local scope No obviously unnecessary redundancy or computation No obviously extraneous or unnecessary code or constructs (e.g. methods, parameters, returns, conditional cases) No forbidden features used Key assignment-specific implementation requirements met	Any of the following: Code structure is inappropriate for intended control flow Inappropriate type used for data Variablescreated or used in non-local scope Obviously unnecessary redundancy or computation Obviously extraneous or unnecessary code or constructs Any forbidden features used
Quality	All of the following: All class and method comments are present, meaningful, and accurate All identifiers are descriptive, meaningful, and follow naming conventions Style choices (e.g. names, whitespace, inline comments) are reasonable and consistent, and make code readable and maintainable Code fully conforms to code quality guide	All of the following: Most class and methods comments are present, meaningful, and accurate Most identifiers are meaningful and follow naming conventions Style choices (e.g. names, whitespace, inline comments) are reasonable, and do not significantly reduce readability or maintainability Code mostly conforms to code quality guide	Any of the following: Class and methods comments are missing, not meaningful, or inaccurate Identifiers are not meaningful and/or do not follow naming conventions Style choices (e.g. names, whitespace, inline comments) are not reasonable, or make code unreadable or unmaintainable Code largely does not conform to code quality guide
Reflection	All reflection questions answered with meaningful effort	One or more reflection questions not answered, lack meaningful effort, or are not relevant to the question	No reflection questions answered

Creative Project Rubric¶

	E(xcellent)	S(atisfactory)	N(ot yet)
Creative Project	All of the following: All basic requirements met Extension meets requirements and demonstrates meaningful effort All code quality requirements and expectations met All reflection questions answered with meaningful effort	All of the following: All basic requirements met Some reflection questions answered with meaningful effort	Any of the following: Some basic requirements not met No reflection questions answered with meaningful effort