Hi Tipsters,
I have a bunch of students in my class who are upset because
the amount of effort they are putting in to a set of writing assignments
does not "equal" the grade they are receiving on those assignments. That is,
the students are confounding time put in to a project with the quality of
the final product.
How can I best explain to them the difference here? I tried using
the metaphor of going to the gym to lose weight; sometimes you put a lot
of effort in, for no apparent net gain. High effort does not equal or
necessitate high grades.
But still, I have some disgruntled customers who are complaining
bitterly (by the way, they may rewrite assignments for a higher grade, with
no penalty).
How can I address this issue with my class? Your help is sorely
needed.....
Thanks!
--kathy Morgan
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