Hi Marianne:
I think you're right about frequent sharing of garde status. There needs to be time to make corrections, and sometimes the advice we give is great, but it takes a while for the student to put it to full use.
One key is to be kind and show care when speaking about grades. Too much emphasis on the negative can turn students off. But if the sense "boy, this teacher really cares about my success", theyll be apt to listen and follow the suggestions given.
Regards, Barry
