How are students evaluated, and whats the passing grade?
Students are evaluated in a multi-stage process that encourages and rewards learning through doing, and that emulates a bike shop environment as much as possible. A passing grade is 70%. During the two weeks, there are three evaluated labs worth 10% each. Each of these labs verifies that proficiency has been gained in a specific area following two or three prior hands-on labs. These evaluated labs include wheel building, shift system setup and tuning, and V-brake setup and adjustment. Another 10% is based on a homework assignment that stretches over the entire course. Each student is asked to compile a master “assembly checklist” containing all the outcomes one would expect in the assembly of a new bike destined for the showroom floor. 20% is based on a comprehensive multi-choice written exam on the final Friday morning. All questions are drawn from the homework assignments. Finally, a full 40% is based on proficiency in assembling a new bicycle. Local bike shops support us by providin
