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Amethyst Rose
April 19th, 2005, 04:44 PM
First, a word on grading. I grade with two criteria - if you answered the question, and how much work was put into the assignment. I'm was an English major, myself, and love long winded assignments. In the same vein, 2 sentences does not an answer make, though if you answered all the questions you will get some marks.

In my last class, I gave out tarot decks to those students who recieved an A or higher in all assignments. Unfortunately, I can't afford that this time around....that cost me a lot. However, I do offer paper certificates of graduation to those students who get A or higher in all assignments. Those who get an A or higher in 80% of assignment will recieve a special MW banner.

If at any time you are unsatisfied with your grade, you are more than welcome to redo the assignment, at your leisure. The extra work you do will raise your mark, depending on how well the redo was done. If you're unsatisfied and think you were marked unfairly, PM me. It could be I was just having an off day, and you may convince me to change it. :)

So, why display the marks? Cuz the ego can be a great motivator. :)


These marks will be updated for each lesson:

BelovedDru excused
Catiana B
FaerieGothMommy A+
gypsy0108 late
i am serenity 16 A
IvyWitch late w/ excuse
Khaelo not disclosed
LisaT4P A+
Naiad A
Nellie B+
Niamh celtic mist A
nightstream late
PeleRising A
phoenix1010 B+
Rhianna813 late w/ excuse
Silverwolfthorn excused

Those people whose assignments are late without excuse have been issued their first or second warnings, depending.

Those people who have missed handing in 3 assignments have now been cut from the course, as outlined in the introduction thread: "I will be implementing the 3 stike system with this class. Anyone who is late turning in 3 assignments, without informing me they will be late, will be dropped from the course."

FaerieGothMommy
April 20th, 2005, 03:29 AM
:( i think i need to re-do mine...

Amethyst Rose
April 20th, 2005, 10:53 AM
Hon, a B is really good in my books, it shows that you gave me just what I asked for with reasonable amount of effort. You should be proud of it. If however, you still feel the need to redo it, then I'll tell you that an A answer goes beyond what I asked for, and being long winded is a good thing. *hugs* but I wouldnt worry about it too much. :)

Nellie
April 20th, 2005, 05:20 PM
So, why display the marks? Cuz the ego can be a great motivator.

Hmmmmm not sure about this one. It personally won't make any difference to the way I approach these classes. This to me is educational fun if that makes sense (something I want rather than have to do) so as long as I'm learning something I'm not really interested in the grades aspect!! No dis-respect intended Amethyst Rose :)

Amethyst Rose
April 20th, 2005, 06:40 PM
Yeah, but everyone is different. :) I know, from the last course, that having a list of who was on the honor roll was an excellent motivator for those that wanted to be there. :)

Amethyst Rose
April 28th, 2005, 04:21 PM
Bumped for lesson twos marks. Those with late assignments, please get them in asap. You can not read card with your group until assingments are done.

FaerieGothMommy
April 28th, 2005, 04:57 PM
Yay, an A+ this time :)

Amethyst Rose
May 9th, 2005, 04:55 PM
Bumped for lesson 3 marks

gypsy0108
May 9th, 2005, 05:32 PM
Hummm got a B must not be doing as well as i thought i was. Is there anything extra i can do to bring it up to an A

Amethyst Rose
May 9th, 2005, 06:31 PM
Try to go beyond what I asked for... a lot of description and detail...expand some more upon what you already wrote. It may help you to read the A or A+ assignments to get an idea of what I mean. :)

But like I tolf FGM earlier, a B is really good, it tells me that you've given me exactly what I asked for. :)

Amethyst Rose
May 20th, 2005, 04:33 PM
Bump for lesson 4 marks - just want to let everyone know that I'm feeling a little off today, so if you think you didn't get a fair mark let me know and I'll look it over again.

FaerieGothMommy
May 20th, 2005, 05:19 PM
Thank you, i am pretty happy with the A, infact very happy. Thank you very much :)

Amethyst Rose
May 20th, 2005, 05:56 PM
Good, you've been doing an awesome job! :)

Amethyst Rose
June 7th, 2005, 04:34 PM
*bump* for lesson 5 marks.

Every single one of you did an awesome job on this assignment! Everyone deserves a nice shiny gold star!

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Everyone who's assignments are late, get them in ASAP please!! Thanks all!

FaerieGothMommy
June 8th, 2005, 05:57 PM
Thanks for the A+ :)

Amethyst Rose
June 8th, 2005, 10:22 PM
You more than deserved it....I'd have given you an A++ if it was possible. :)

Amethyst Rose
June 22nd, 2005, 03:31 PM
*Bump* for lesson 6 marks

FaerieGothMommy
June 23rd, 2005, 03:29 AM
*Bump* for lesson 6 marks

:) I'm really pleased with myself! Thank you

Amethyst Rose
July 7th, 2005, 03:44 PM
*bump* for lesson 7 grades. Thanks to everyone who got the assignment in! :)