"A" Student Profiles Part 2

"A" Student Profile
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.

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

 

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

        7. EFFORT: “A” students match their efforts to the demands of an assignments.

 

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 conciseness and completeness.

     

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