Grading

Create rubric guidelines before you grade by looking at a 10 or so submissions.
Note that students can see rubric items on Gradescope.
Decide with your instructor on whether to use positive or negative scoring.
- Positive scoring: points are awarded for correct work
- Negative scoring: points are taken away for incorrect work

Leave constructive comments on exams. Gently point out mistakes.
Grade consistently. If possible, one TA should grade the entirety of one problem.
- If it is necessary to split grading of a problem due to volume, coordinate grading with your co-TAs. It may help to grade some problems together so that you can ensure you are applying the rubric uniformly.
Take grading seriously. Exam scores mean a lot to students.
Establish a regrade policy with your instructor as soon as possible.

Once exams are graded and released to students via Gradescope, students may submit regrade requests.
Ask yourself: does the student bring your attention to anything missed while grading?
Students must provide a clear explanation why they think a regrade is necessary.
Do not regrade exams in front of students.
Keep in mind: a clear rubric can prevent many regrade requests.

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