ask-a-teacher Ask a Teacher: Are Grades Only a Means to an End? 50 By: Mr. Jung Q: Are grades only a means to an end? A: A few weeks back, an interested reader sent in a great question regarding my post More» Ask a Teacher: Do You Ever Make Exceptions to Rules? 14 By: Mr. Toche Q: Do you ever make exceptions to rules, such as late work or cell phone policies? And if so, when? A: It's a truism that nothing... More» Ask a Teacher: Does It Bother You When a Student Argues About a Grade? 27 By: Mr. Toche Q: Does it bother you when a student argues about a grade? A: It depends. Naturally, no one is perfect, and teachers make mistakes while grading. I've... More» Ask a Teacher: What Surprises You Most About Teenagers? 45 By: Mr. Jung Q: What Surprises You Most About Teenagers? A: I am surprised by your pragmatism and startling efficiency at accomplishing goals. Surprised, impressed, and slightly unnerved. Take... More» Ask a Teacher: Do You Grade Favorites First? 19 By: Mr. Jung Q: Do you grade your favorite students first? A: Strictly speaking, I don’t grade my favorites at all. I just rubber-stamp an “A” on their... More» Ask a Teacher: Do You Expect Students To Do All the Reading? 15 By: Mr. Jung Q: Do you actually expect students to do all the assigned reading? A: Yes, I expect students to do all the readings. That is the bare... More» First PagePrevious12345 NextLast Page
