Writing Transparent Assignments
April 22, 2024 | by Zachary Dubuisson
As the semester gains momentum and you’ve graded students’ first major assignment, it’s not uncommon to encounter a deluge of emails from students who are puzzled about their grades. You might receive questions like “Why did I receive this grade?” or “How can I achieve an A?”. If this is becoming a familiar trend, then this is indicative of a need for clearer assignment instructions.
Revisiting your approach to assignment guidelines might be beneficial. The Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT) framework offers a struc