You recognize the signs.You're holding office hours after handing out problem sets or exams you've graded. A student walks in holding the recently returned effort, looking confused, upset, and possibly annoyed. It's going to be one of those conversations.
With this ENGAGE Engineering Faculty-Student Interaction (FSI) tip, you can set grading expectations up front, avoid lengthy explanations for grades, and encourage students to persist with specific feedback and suggested improvements.
Develop a Grading Rubric: Engage Students & Save Time
Why take the time to develop a grading rubric? You'll find it easier to:
- Communicate expectations and quality standards in advance
- Get a clearer picture of student strengths and weaknesses
- Offer focused feedback and encouragement
- Work with your TAs to maintain grading consistency
Your students will benefit in a variety of ways. They'll be able to:
- More effectively plan and monitor their work
- Make realistic judgments about the quality of their work
- Focus on learning instead of simply completing tasks
ENGAGE Engineering offers a full slate of more quick and easy-to-use Faculty-Student Interactions tips that have a powerful impact on student motivation, their perceived ability to succeed, and ultimately on performance and persistence.
Take a look and see how you might incorporate one or more into your teaching.
Tools for increasing student retention through:
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