“A” Student Profiles

Part 2

Source: the teaching PROFESSOR. Paraphrase 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 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, organizational skills, commitment-or a combination. These gifts are evidence to the teacher and usually to the other students as well.

7. Effort: “A” student 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. Attention is paid conciseness and completeness  

9. Results: “A” student makes high grades on tests- usually the highest in the class. Their work is a pleasure to grade

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