It's about time we disagreed on something.
I miss the old days<g>. Sadly, though, I have to say we really don't disagree that much, as we are ranging over different levels, and some apples and oranges. The subjectivity of grading probably increases linearly as you go up the line. In high school, for example, you are likely to find hard graders and easy graders, even among those teaching the same subject at the same level in the same school.
At the college level, I always remember the student who said, "I did exactly what you asked for ... and you gave me a "C". So I had to explain that a C was appropriate for that, and to get an A or B you have to perform at a level of high honors and distinction. He then said, how do I do that? And I said, that's not for me to show you ... it works the other way around. Of course, at that point I was sick and tired of the whiny little s**t, anyway. |
