Comment on Candace Boehmke's post: I agree that policies regarding making up work should be clear and explained to the class at the beginning of the term. The policy should be clear to anyone and it would be a good idea to have students sign off on it that they understand it.
Never been a fan of giving extra credit, but I can see how giving it as long as it does not exceed the regular earned credit could help the student who needs it the most.
Have a clear grading policy and explain it to the students.
Make all expectations clear and understood.
Formative evaluation is important it allows the students to know the progress they making. If a student misses an assignment before giving a zero for the work not turned in should find out the "why"?
To rethink extra credit and maintain fairness
Informing students of missed assignments, have a conversation with them in regards to it.
I enjoyed the section on grading. When I started teaching, I wasn't sure what exactly I could or could not do. It was a good reminder of the importance of keeping the grade book updated and ensuring that your grading scale is clearly outlined. It is a disservice to our students if we only update the grade book at the end of each semester or year.
The key to grading is being Fair, Consistent and Timely. It is important to balance the weight of each type of assessment for student to perceive its value. This is especially true when using points, where choosing an appropriate scale is critical. Be thoughtful on how exam retakes and extra credit are counted. Lastly, when grading participation consider incorporating reflection.
Utilizing different types of forms and applications for creating an easier system for you and your class regarding to teaching.
Discussing missed assignments with your students is more productive than just giving them a zero.
Make sure to balance all work grades and how much all the different assignments weigh to make it as fair as possible for all the hard working students.
In this module, I learned that it is beneficial to explore different assessment methods. This way, I can select the most accurate and comprehensive assessment for the students.
Comment on Consuelo (Connie) Gill's post: This can have long term problems will syllabus changes however. As a math teacher I prefer a more dynamic score which forces the students to engage with percepts if you really want to understand their grade.
Providing information for general educational techniques are a true value
Comment on hector medina's post:outstanding!
To set up an evaluation system. Developing grading system, creating and troubleshooting grading methods
Making sure that extra credit does not carry more weight in the class than the required assignments. Grade books can be paper or electronic.
I need to create a "better work late or not completed by a date" policy. Fairness and openness need to be there, but I need to make sure that everyone understands the process.
