Reflecting on Your Marking
Activity 1
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.”
Instructions
- Set a timer for three minutes.
- Mark the following paragraph and assign it a mark out of ten (/10) within that time limit.
- Complete the reflection questions below.
Reflection Questions
- Were you able to finish marking and assign a grade within 3 minutes? Did it feel rushed, or was it a comfortable amount of time? Would you be able to keep up this pace for another 29 assignments?
- How did you decide what mark to assign the paragraph? What strengths and/or weaknesses in the response influenced this decision?