Exam Grading In grading the exam, do you use an analytic or a holistic scoring scheme (assigning points for individual steps or overall "level" of solution)? Do students start at 0 points and earn points for correct statements or do they start at 100% and lose points for mistakes? Do you give partial credit for answers and if so, how do you assign partial credit? Do you have an expected "average" score on the exam for each class? Do you "curve" exam scores?
Do you use a straight total or percentage correct to be added to other points in the course to contribute towards a total grade, or do you give a grade to each exam?

In assigning course grades, do you "curve" student scores? Based on what mechanisms?

I start at 0 and add points earned. I don't curve exams. Students accumulate points in the course for HW, projects, tests, etc., and then the course grade is based on percentage of total points earned in the course. It's a mastery system.