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Some Tips on Grading an Assignment
- Determine and verbalize the educational objectives of each activity
- Prepare students for formal assessments by using activities of a similar challenge level
- Consider whether all assignments need to be graded; would a check-plus/minus system work?
- Save time in writing comments by creating a common error key
- Be consistent by using a grading rubric
- Use appropriate decimal places in grading to distinguish among different qualities of work
- Grade the same question or paper section of all students at one time to focus your attention
- Establish teachable moments like conferences or post-exam review to help students correct errors
- Be aware of how much time you spend grading
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