Grade Yourself

Provide objectives and the method in which you will grade students for each assignment. Also, provide a place and time for each student to reflect on their assignment and if they are reaching expectations.

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Eliza B

May 11, 2015

Grading systems are often very complicated and seem overwhelming for students. By providing time for students to reflect on their work, self-assess, and designate a grade, this helps them understand how grades work, how it is connected to learning and allows them to see value in learning.

Strategy summary:

By creating rubrics and specific expectations for student work and asking them to reflect and grade their learning, teachers create an opportunity for metacognition and a deeper understanding how learning and effort is connected to their grades.

How to:

Before Class:

Target 1-3 objectives for each assignment. Make sure they are written at the top of a handout or on board so students can see.
Create a point system that is transparent for assignments and connects to the objectives shared. For example, delineate how many sentences you are looking for in a response (or vocabulary words or steps in problem).

During Class:

Assign practice work that connects to the objectives you chose. Have students grade themselves on each question / problem based on these.
Provide time for students to reflect on the quality of their work and effort on the assignment.

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