Before you begin to learn about what adjustments you can make for a more efficient and marking practice, it’s helpful to understand your current marking practice. Complete this scenario activity and consider the reflection questions below.
Scenario
You have 30 short-answer responses to mark and you have set a goal to spend 1.5 hours to grade this assignment. This means that you have 3 minutes to mark each paragraph (90 minutes / 30 assignments).
The question students were asked to answer is as follows:
“Explain what we can do as citizens to reduce the effects of global warming. Consider factors such as recycling, the impact of fossil fuels, and the impact of consumerism.”