I'm old fashioned - been teaching for 32 years. Red pen, red X
and a line drawn through the wrong answer. Never had a complaint.
On 7/03/09,
katy wrote:
> At the beginning of the academic year, briefly explain to the
> parents, in writing, how you grade. I do use red, green, black
> felt tip, etc., whatever color is available. I almost always
> mark the correct answer unless I want the students to correct
> the choice, such as in math. If the student gets a "second
> chance" to answer, then he or she will earn partial credit.
> But, I explain to the parents at the beginning of the term how
> I grade papers. (One teacher writes R if the grade is
> recorded; otherwise it's a practice. Another records whatever
> he or she grades, and puts the number missed on practice.
> Inform your parents.)
>
> On 7/03/09, Janie wrote:
>> How do you mark incorrect answers on a quiz/test? First of
>> all...I know...no red pens....we're only supposed to use
>> green. I have circled the incorrect answer before...no
>> x(s)...but had a parent complain that their son's self
>> esteem was "eviscerated" by the circles. What do you do?
>> Thanks! Janie

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