extra credit should be saved for special projects
It is essential to maintain a fine-tuned system for recording student progress. This process must always aim to provide a fair system for evaluating academic activity.
Devloping a grading system was my steepest learning curve my first year of teaching. I always wanted to offer extra credit opportunities, but I always found it difficult to apply them fairly and consistently. Reading about the extra credit and missed assignment suggestions was very enlightning. I look forward to being able to address late assignments and extra-credit more confidently with this advice!
Students like to know where they stand grade-wise in a class, so staying on top of grading is a good practice. Set students up for success by explaining to them how to approach assignments and how they will be graded.
I applied most of the recomendations in this discussion, partcularly grade sharing.
The main thing that stuck out to me in this section was the extra credit on tests. One suggestion was to add an extra credit question at the end of a test asking what the student had learned in that particular unit of the course that they weren't tested on. I think that is an idea and I will be utilizing it in my classes.
Having clear and up front expectation of the course and classwork will help the students prepare for the course. Giving the students a clear expectation of the workload will set them up for success.
They discuss hard copy grade books. I didn't realize people still did that. I now appreciate all that much more our structored electronic gradebook embedded in our shells.
Aligning my goals with my schools will help my students suceed. They will have a more concise view of what to expect. Also, extra credit should be offered as an additional tool when needing more practice.
These sessions will enable the students to express their concerns if they have any, as well as ask any questions they have that they do not want to ask in the formal class setting.
grading strategies should be transparent to the students
You must plan and create your grading system well ahead of the start of the course. Decisions will be made about total points, and about what percentages of tose points will be earned from exams, homework, and projects. You may also consider offering points for participation or demonstration of soft skills applicable to the career field. You muste develop policies for late or missing work and it is best to publish those in the syllabus so you are not in the position of defending your choices later, decreasing your credibility and encouraging challenges to all grading decisions. Extra credit and/or make-up exams should be avoided, as they can dilute your grading scale and lead to grading inequities among students.
Having clear and concisse grading system will help me as a teacher as well as the students. Having the opportunity to work with students understanding will help with grading overall.
My teaching style exceeds above and beyond
Extra credit should be used in certain situations to provide positive grade opportunities. It should not be used too much to where students don't depend on it.
Make simple policies for my class and workshops. Share them early at the beginning of class so that every student knows them before going to far into the course.
Its important to keep grade book up to date so students know exactly where the stand wih there grades.
you need claer cut poylies on make-up test and extra credit
I learned that you should use a form of a Toatal point method and explain to your students how it works. always keep up to date with your students grading system, and know when and carefuly give extra credit for students.
Make sure to have a clear policy about make-up test and the deductions if tests or homework assignments are late. Deadlines, deadlines, deadlines.
