Regardless, it is helpful to evaluate both aspects to determine the most accurate evaluation. A mistake many teachers make with written assignment s is to give a grade on every paper. Since there is a practice learning curve, the initial attempts should only be used to point out to a student what he understands and where and how he is making errors. Only after sufficient time has been given for mastery is it beneficial to assign a letter grade. The goal is to establish a pattern where understanding precedes performance.
Teachers find security in assigning grades from a compilation of homework, quizzes, and tests.
However, extra effort to develop a system to include an analysis of comprehension development will pay big dividends. Jim R. Davis serves as the Director of Product Development at Bob Jones University Press. All rights reserved.