“A” Student Profiles Part 1

“A” Student Profiles

Part 1

Source: The Teaching Professor. Paraphrased from John H. Williams, Clarifying Grade Expectations, August/September, 1993 and Paul Solomon and Annette Nellon, Communicating About the Behavioral Dimensions of Grades, February 1996.

Successful students can be distinguished by the average student by their attitudes and behaviors. Below are some profiles that typically distinguished between “A” student and a “C” student. Where do you fit in this scheme?

The “A” student-An outstanding student

1.  ATTENDANCE: “A” student virtually perfect attendance. Their commitment to the class is a high priority and exceeds other temptations.

2. PREPARATION: “A” student is prepared for class. They always reach the assignment. They attention to detail is such that they occasionally can elaborate on class examples.

3. CURIOSITY: “A” student demonstrate interest in the class and the subject. They look up or dig out what they don’t understand. They often ask interesting questions or make thoughtful comments.

4.                RETENTION: “A” students have the retentive minds and practice making retentive connections. They are able to connect past learning with the present. They bring a background of knowledge with them to their classes. They focus on learning concepts rather than memorizing details.

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