I agree! I provide grading rubrics for as many of my assignments as possible, and discuss grading breakdown on the first day of class.
I keep backups on excel and hard copy for the challenges to the grade.
Hi Marilyn:
To keep a grading system transparent, one might consider handing out a rubric the first day of class, and sticking to that throughout the entire course.
Regards, Barry
I also do this. It works out great for me and the student
Our school has a set weighting policy. It is left up to individuals on how many assignments will be given in each section.
I use a grading system totaling 1000 points. This makes it easier for the students to know where they are at any given time. I also use diverse ways to grade knowledge such as storyboards, quizzes, exams, and case studies.
How to effectively grade subjective assignments. Even with a rubric, it's still not completely uniform from student to student.
I use a grading rubrics and share it with my student as I discuss each assignment. The school also use a point system with a total of a 1000 point you can earn. We also post a letter grade with the percentage as well. I think this work reaaly good for the students and the instructors.
Hi Donna:
One of the best methods for grading systems is to develop a rubric that is presented to the students the first day of class (or as soon as possible) so the student knows the expectations.
Regards, Barry
The biggest challenge I see is in how to be fair. Recently we have changed the grading to include a strictor requirement for attendance by making it part of the grade. The course has twenty, 25 hour units. A lot of the students would collect the text materials at the begining of the unit and not come back until test day to take the test. If they failed the test they were allowed to re take it open book with a 90 percent or better requirement to pass after which they would receive a maximum score of seventy. With the attendance requirement they will receive 25 points for maintaining 75% attendance in each unit, if they drop below they start losing points. The final test they take is worth 75 points.If they fail and retake the test the scores for the two tests are added together and then divided by two for the unit grade. It is possible for someone who retakes an exam to end up with a grade higher than a student who did not need to retake it. The students are not couseled on the advantages of retaking the exam versus passing it the first time around. The attendance has improved almost 100 percent and the grades are improving.
Hi Arlene:
One of the best methods for grading systems is to develop a rubric that is presented to the students the first day of class (or as soon as possible) so the student knows the expectations.
Regards, Barry
Hi Kim:
One of the best methods for grading systems is to develop a rubric that is presented to the students the first day of class (or as soon as possible) so the student knows the expectations.
For tardiness, some institutions have adopted a "no make-up" policy, in that assignment opportunities that are missed are just gone, the student receives a zero.
Regards, Barry
Hi Qunna:
One of the best methods for grading systems is to develop a rubric that is presented to the students the first day of class (or as soon as possible) so the student knows the expectations.
Regards, Barry
Hi Robert:
I think that any grading system is fine, as long as it is in accordance with the institution you work at, and the students know the expectations, perhaps in the form of a rubric so there are no surprises.
Regards, Barry
Hi Annette:
One of the best methods for grading systems is to develop a rubric that is presented to the students the first day of class (or as soon as possible) so the student knows the expectations.
Regards, Barry
Getting students to understand what you are looking for. To tackle this I use rubrics that break down how many points are available for each section and what is required in each section to receive the maximum number of points. I give this to students when I give the assignment so they can check themselves that they have reached the necessary criteria before they even hand in the work.
Hi Ted:
One of the best methods for grading systems is to develop a rubric that is presented to the students the first day of class (or as soon as possible) so the student knows the expectations.
Regards, Barry
Hi Alexis:
One of the best methods for grading systems is to develop a rubric that is presented to the students the first day of class (or as soon as possible) so the student knows the expectations.
Regards, Barry
Hi Miyuki:
One of the best methods for grading systems is to develop a rubric that is presented to the students the first day of class (or as soon as possible) so the student knows the expectations.
Regards, Barry
One of my big challenges is dealing with the corporate mandated grading system. Under this system, students can pass the class without ever passing an exam or quiz.
Attendance and Homework account for 50% of the grade and homework is not "graded". It is done or not done.
