Many different factors come into play when considering an evaluation system. Use the systems that work best and try not to create a grading "gray" area.
That giving a zero on a test rather than sitting down with the student and asking why they got the zero, and then giving them a chance to retest or do extra credit could be more beneficial.
By offering a wide variety of ways to earn points in your course, you are giving your students different ways to show you how much they have learned. Also, the more opportunities to earn points there are, the more ways there are for students to balance their different abilities at test taking and assignment completion. It will give them the confidence to know that they have the flexablility to adjust.
This is something that I do in my class, my student know what they are missing and what their grade is always.
We need to review what grading policy is in place and when students are failing have a meeting with them. Student meetings are important to remind them the grading policy needs to followed and the consequences of actions.
Having a clear understanding that the students understand about the polocies in place and follow them.
Incorporate a clear cut policy in the begining for grades and extra credit.
Evaluating the students is important in order to prepare them for their future. As an instructor, when evaluating them, one should use the right methods so that they can demonstrate content mastery. I also like giving extra credit. I find that many students do well in applied knowledge.
Where I teach, electronic gradebooks are used, with automatic entry of scores from tests, and other objective evaluations. The instructors enter grading from subjective evaluations such as discussion questions. However, one must be careful when using electronic gradebooks, as they can become corrupted, or out-of-adjustment. Check the matrix early in the class to see if all the percentages match the syllabus, and inform your tech team if there are any differences.
This is great intro to becoming even a better instructor in the art of grading understanding student low grade behavior.We also must provide expectationa that provide our stuents with possitive comunication.
Our institution uses an automatic grading system, which makes it easier on the instructors and the students have their grades available at all times. We are still able to manually alter grades if needed to deduct points for late assignments or extra credit. Thought the software makes grading easier, class management and evaluations are still at the discretion of the instuctor.
I always offer extra credit to my students becuase the topics I choose are soething different and they enjoy learning
Always let studnets know class expectations
make sure you have it lines out and very clear your make up time and testing
Having a straight foward policy and communincating it at the begining of the class will help both the student and me as the teacher, understand grading expectations.
It is important to have the classroom policies in place before the school year begins.
You need to follow the grading system of your instituion and work within that.
Apply a consistent grading system and late work policy and post it in the syllabus. Review it on the first day of class.
Learning how to set up your gradebook and keeping it current to not only better keep yourself on track, but to protect yourself professionally. That your are respecting your students time by keeping up with their grades. Being consistant on how you grade when and if miss class assignments.
Be careful with deciding to give extra credit. Make sure that the grading is fair for all students. Keep grades and records confidential. Keep a record of your grading system and methods. Always review with students the requirements of how to earn their grades. Have a discussion in the beginning about missed/late assignments and test retaking. Post student's grades as soon as possible. It is about setting the right expectations in the beginning
