Whew....I'm hitting that stretch run at school before spring break. Lots of tests to grade, students coming in and talking about their grades, and so forth. Grading tests takes a lot out of me, which apparently surpises some students.
I'm very good about grading tests. I try to have all of them done by the next class period. As I incorporate a lot of essays into my tests, it takes a considerable amount of time to read and grade them.
When I'm lucky, without distractions, I can grade a test in about 7-10 minutes, give or take. In a class of 74, that's roughly 9 or 10 hours.
No wonder it took me an extra day to grade all of those. It's the biggest class I've ever had.
Leaving for Spain on Friday! I'll update once more before then.
I'm very good about grading tests. I try to have all of them done by the next class period. As I incorporate a lot of essays into my tests, it takes a considerable amount of time to read and grade them.
When I'm lucky, without distractions, I can grade a test in about 7-10 minutes, give or take. In a class of 74, that's roughly 9 or 10 hours.
No wonder it took me an extra day to grade all of those. It's the biggest class I've ever had.
Leaving for Spain on Friday! I'll update once more before then.
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vuokko:
I hope the grading went well! My SO is a TA and so was one of my roommates, so I know all about it. Enjoy your break!
southernbelle:
What did I get?? It better be an A, buster! 
I hope you guys have a wonderful time! I want to hear all about it when you get back! 
I hope you guys have a wonderful time! I want to hear all about it when you get back!