"Large Empty Space Ignore It"... "I am just pretending to write down important information"
This is where having a grading rubric comes in handy, as it clearly communicates what the grading will be based on, thereby managing student expectations. Rubrics can also be a benefit to the teacher as grading & providing feedback are easier when utilizing a streamlined process.
DS didn't have anything in writing regarding requirements on this assignment, but the teacher said "It was on the board for two weeks." That doesn't help me much, when I'm trying to help DS get better at this stuff...
Nary a rubric in sight. Requirements in this class have been unclear all year. DS is going to have to just STOP in this class. It sounds unlikely, but he doesn't seem to understand why this kind of thing is a bad idea.
