How are extra credit points in Discussion handled?
Extra credit points in Discussion are added to the total points score in Discussion and then the total points score in Discussion is converted to a percentage. The specific equation = (Discussion exercises + Discussion homework + Discussion extra credit)/(Discussion exercises + Discussion homework). As a result, if you get perfect scores in the Discussion exercises, homework assignments, and extra credit assignments, it is possible to get significantly higher than 100% for your Discussion percentage. The specific number for a perfect score in Discussion is (130 points + 30 points + 20 points)/(130 points + 30 points) x 100 = 112.5%.
Extra credit points in Discussion are added to your total points in Discussion exercises + homework, divided by 160 points (the maximum possible points for all Discussion exercises + Discussion homework), and then multiplied by 100 to convert Discussion scores to a percentage. The specific equation is: [(Discussion exercises + Discussion homework + Discussion extra credit)/160] x 100 = Discussion total percentage score. As a result, if you get perfect scores in all Discussion assignments, it is possible to get significantly higher than 100% for your Discussion total percentage score. The specific number for a perfect total percentage score in Discussion is [(130 points + 30 points + 24 points)/(130 points + 30 points)] x 100 = 115%.