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355: Missing the Mark: How to Avoid Grading Mistakes That Demotivate Students

August 25
25 mins

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Have you ever handed out a test, only to be met with looks of discouragement? Or maybe you sat down to grade and realized your quiz did more harm than good? Join us as we unpack common mistakes teachers make when creating or grading assessments, and share tips for more encouraging, effective, and grace-filled grading practices.

00:00 Introduction to Grading Challenges
00:59 Understanding Grading Mistakes
03:01 Testing Material Emphasis
05:40 Assessing Student Readiness
09:44 Feedback vs. Assessment
10:40 Question Quantity in Assessments
13:53 Group Project Grading Issues
15:50 Maintaining Gradebook Integrity
17:49 Weighting Grades Effectively
20:47 Transparency in Grading Practices

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Classroom Management 101: https://www.teach4theheart.com/cm101

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