A+ Project grading
A+ Grading Eligibility Checklist
The following goals were agreed upon on January 27 as required elements for earning an A+ in the final project for the Beasts & Bytes – Data Science Applications in Agriculture course (Instructor: M. Hostens).
At the end of the course—after the final presentation—these checkboxes can be validated.
| Requirement | Completed? |
|---|---|
| Ask the farmer if the team showed professional attitude in all interactions | ☐ |
| A data transfer agreement is fully in place | ☐ |
| Team established a project goal that works for both participating farms | ☐ |
| All team members demonstrate understanding of the decision-making process by presenting updates twice during weekly project decision meetings | ☐ |
| Project has impact, such as hours or labor saved | ☐ |
| Farmers would recommend the project results to other farmers | ☐ |
| All team members had a good learning experience, confirmed during a sit‑down after the final presentation with Professor M. Hostens (may include dairy decision-making, basic data analysis, transferable skills) | ☐ |
Notes
- This table should be reviewed jointly by the team, the farmer(s), and Professor Hostens following the final presentation.
- The checklist is meant to support transparency, self‑reflection, and assessment alignment.