“A” Student Profiles Part 2

“A” Student Profiles

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 thing they have not been told to do.

6. Talent: “A” students demonstrates a special talent. It may be exceptional intelligence and insight. It may be unusual creativity, organization skills. Commitment - or some combination. The gifts are evident to the teacher and usually to the other students as well.

7. Effort: “A” student matches their effort to demands of an assignment.

8. Communications: “A” students place a high priority on writing and speaking in a manner that conveys clarity and thoughtful organizations. 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