“A” Student Profiles Part 2

Source: The Teaching Professor. Paraphrased from John H. Williams, Clarifying Grade Expectations, August/September, 1993 and Paul Solomon and Annette Nellon, Communicating About the Behavioral Dimensions of Grades, February, 1996.

ü  5. ATTITUDE: “A” students have a winning attitude. They have both the determination and the self-discipline for success. They show initiative. They do things they have not been told to do.

ü  6. TALENT: “A” students demonstrate a special talent. It may be exceptional intelligence and insight. It may be unusual creativity, organizational skills, commitment- or some combination. These gifts are evident to the teacher and usually to the other students as well.

ü  7. EFFORT: “A” students match their effort to the demands of an assignment.

ü  8. COMMUNICATIONS: “A” students place a high priority on writing and speaking in a manner that conveys clarity and thoughtful organization. Attention is paid to conscience and completeness.

ü  9. RESULTS: “A” students make high grades on tests- usually the highest in the class. Their work is a pleasure to grade.

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