“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 detention and the self-discipline necessary for success. They show initiative. They do things 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, organized skills, commitment-or a some combination. These gifts are evident the teacher and usually to the other students as well.

7. EFFORT: “A” students match their effort to the demands of an assignment.

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

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

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