This weeks task, essay. I think to myself, “I have this in the bag.” It’s an opinionated piece where could I possibly go wrong.
“Argument is jaded,” “thesis is not developed enough,” “ideas are too scattered,” “blah blah blah blah blah.” This is not fair. My argument and my thesis represents my individual thoughts and opinions on the issues at hand. How can it possibly be fair for me to be graded on an opinionated assignment.
This weeks task, math exam. I think to myself, ” I do not have this in the bag.” It’s all formulas and problem solving questions that I still have no idea how to do.
“Wrong formula,” “not rounded,” “blah blah blah blah.” This is fair. I didn’t memorize enough of the formulas. I didn’t do enough practice problems.
When it comes to students being involved with the grading process of their individual works, I believe it is important to include their input to some extent. There are subjects such as math, science, and others that do not really require student input. However, topics that could offer a little more involvement are the ones that allow the student to express themselves in a more intimate manner. Essays, arguments, discussions, and presentations should offer more involvement with students due to the fact that they, in my opinion, have no right or wrong answer. There are so many various approaches to every argument and every topic that I believe every student should have a say in the grading process. As long as the student is well prepared and is able to stand for their work, they should be able to have a say in the grading process.
