2007-02-23 09:25:38 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
I get at the top of the stairs and toss them then depending on where the papers land, that is the grade you receive. Bottom step gets 100, next step a 99, and so on.
Just kidding, I spread the papers out on the floor, take my three cats and dunk their paws in red paint and let 'em run. If you get 4 or more paw prints you get 100, 3 prints gets you a 75, 2 gets you a 50, 1 a 25 and if the cats missed your paper completely then it must not have been in the stack and you get a zero.
No that isn't the truth either, but it is Friday afternoon and I have dealt with students all week and I am feeling a bit goofy. Thanks for letting me be silly.
2007-02-23 09:49:36 · answer #1 · answered by dkrgrand 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the type of paper. Objective papers are graded using an answer sheet. Essays are normally graded using the stairwell and bell curve method. That is, a stack of papers are thrown into the air at the top of a stairwell. How the papers fall determines the grade. I then like to use a method such as: top 10% A; next 15% B; 50% C, next 15% D, and the last 10% F.
2007-02-23 09:38:20 · answer #2 · answered by SA Writer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends what type of paper your grading.
Math is cut and dry. Right or wrong. Straight percentage given.
Writing is usually done on a rubric. Each school district has adopted one for the entire district Usually a 1-5 point scale based on the state standards.
Reading comprehension entails understanding and interpretation of the story. Grading may be a bit subjective
History and science graded on factual information and the effects on society. Cut and dried percentage.
A good teacher will read everything and make comments; usually pertaining to one or two main areas of improvement that are needed.
2007-02-24 14:41:40 · answer #3 · answered by Granny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"..He sighed. He had papers to grade, and sitting around drinking coffee was hardly going to get the job done. Sitting around, drinking coffee, and gnawing on his red correction pen would, though..."
This was from something I read....
The rest of the story is on the link below. It's not about teachers, though, it's actually about coffeepirates. In Seattle.
2007-02-23 09:58:45 · answer #4 · answered by NeonBlue 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok well some children claim that if you get a bad grade your teacher is high. I am much older now! and i've seen teachers smoking...i even saw a teacher drinking in a bar without her husband. and they use letters! :)
2007-02-23 09:58:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a nifty little way of grading papers. It's called FOCUS. I'm not sarcastic. FOCUS stands for:
Focus
Organization
Conventions
Usage
Style
2007-02-23 10:53:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They just put random numbers on top of the papers. Over time they learn not to mess with kids with assertive parents.
2007-02-23 13:29:51 · answer #7 · answered by Lori 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dart boards. One dart for every paper. If I hit the bullseye, you get an A. If it's the next section, you get a B. Etc...
2007-02-23 16:32:38 · answer #8 · answered by gb_nina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first we have a few stiff drinks. then we get a big red pencil and just start marking like crazy.
2007-02-23 09:29:05 · answer #9 · answered by robert s 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
neatness, orginization, grammer mechanics, on topic
or maybe even a rubric
2007-02-23 09:29:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋