Grading and Evaluation
I always go over the grading scale with my students and let them know that class particaption is 10% of their overall grade and a quiz will be 20% of the overall grade and an exam will be 30% and their final exam is 40%, if they do a project it is usually 30% of their overall grade, then at the middle of the course I go over their grades of where they are at that point in the class, so they have an idea where they stand and what they have to do to either keep their grade where it is at or maybe bring their grades up.
Roshally,
Great. And this underscores the need for instructors to provide clear guidelines and expectations at the outset.
Barry Westling
I notice that students are motivated to do well when they know exactly how to get a good grade and a good evaluation.
Verna,
Great. Students usually appreciate knowing their status, even if it's not wonderful news. Having a chance to offer a personal touch in discussing their status is helpful as well.
Barry Westling
