In my first job with administrative overtones, my provost asked me to keep a work journal (at first) so he could see how I was working. I liked the process so much that I’ve maintained it across several years, although
Four Reasons You Should Use a Rubric
Recently, a student in an online class asked me “What is this rubric thing?” Well, what purpose does a rubric serve? As I tried to explain it to her–and realizing that the vocabulary was already getting in the way–I posited
Additional Thoughts on Exams
In a previous post, I detailed my process for actually grading mathematics exams. Here are some additional thoughts that I’ve learned to build into my courses (before any exam), some commentary for after the exam, and then a few other
How to Grade a Math Exam
I have been an educator in higher ed now, in some form or fashion, for fifteen years. One of the hardest parts of this job is still the grading, but it gets easier. I’ve made this grueling process more efficient
You Think You Want to Earn a PhD?
You may be nearing the end of your undergraduate career and think that you want to earn your PhD (or Ph.D.) in the same or a related discipline. But, probably admittedly, you have no idea what to expect. Let me