Grading

Some students forget their papers at home, their answers the day of a quiz, or even the date or place of a final exam, but they NEVER forget to check what grade they got — so be prepared!

Your job at grading is as serious as your actual teaching — but no panic, here's how to survive!

Grading Principles and Policies
Grading 101: Start here and become a fair grader by all standards.

Grading Exams and Assignments
How to grade exams, papers, oral presentations, and more.

Standardizing Your Grading
How to grade objectively - with senior professors, other TAs, or on your own.

Recording and Calculating Grades
How to set up a gradebook, keep track of everything, and calculate final grades.

Returning Graded Material
How quickly should you get your grading done? How should you hand it back?

Late Work or Missing Exams
How to establish and enforce course policies.

Academic Dishonesty
How to prevent and address cheating or plagiarism.

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