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  Case: The criteria for assessment
In Ms. Williams classroom, pupils often demonstrate lack of understanding of criteria and quality. They also lack confidence about their own judgments and need validation from Ms. Williams. One student says the following:
- Sometimes I think that I've done really bad but then I get a good mark- and sometimes it's the other way round.
Another student says that:
- Sometimes I write down the grade I think I'm going to get. I'm not usually right- I put down Bs or Cs and the teacher gives me As or Bs.

What should Ms. Williams do to develop the pupils understanding of the criteria for their assessments?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
Ms. Williams could come up with a mock assessment and allow the class to grade it. After the students are finished grading it, she should show and explain to the class the criteria she used. Ms. Williams should then allow class discussion for students to voice their concerns about the criteria used and she should provide feedback that allows for further understanding of criteria. While doing this she should display the assessment on an Elmo and underline criteria that was missed or poor.
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This method will help the students understand their grades and will solve the problem.
Rated On: October 14, 2014 5:54 pm
Rated By: sugeLu