Soooo... How Am I Supposed To Grade A Yearbook Class?

WHAT COMES NEXT? It’s clear that there’s no “right” way to grade a yearbook class. Every adviser needs to find what’s right for them, which will probably involve a bit of trial and error. The input from advisers Bare, Mallett, Geasa and Burke demonstrated a few common themes every system needs. • Students understand why they’re graded the way they are • Frequent feedback to students • Easy for students to keep track of their standing in class • Grading is objective • The system can be explained and justified to parents • Record-keeping to demonstrate why students have the grade they have • Can be modified to account for the specifics of the year If you’re struggling to find the right grading system for your class, reach out to someone who can help. That may be your Walsworth rep, an adviser at a nearby school, a mentor you met at a workshop or someone from your local scholastic media organization.

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