What is the difference between “evaluating” an exercise (from SWPM) and “grading” an assignment, as in a normal credit course?
The evaluation done for SWPM exercises will typically result in a series of comments and suggestions, which is similar to grading of an assignment in a normal course. However no grade is assigned. You might think of the SWPM exercises as “Pass/Fail” assignments. In fact, you cannot “fail” an SWPM exercise, but you must get a satisfactory evaluation if you are seeking the “Certificate of Completion” that is offered to students who complete the entire program. If you are not seeking this certificate (for example, if you are not taking the complete program), then exercises are entirely optional.
