Rubric Updates
Thanks to receiving feedback that there seemed to be overlap between E3 and PD3, we made some changes to the rubric. These changes should eliminate that overlap and clarify the essence of each of these strands. Please see the full changes highlighted in yellow in the rubric. Below is a summary of the changes we made.
E3 will be marked “No” for any of the following:
- Not asking the student whether or not they want to try another problem
- Failing to prioritize existing assignment problems
PD3 will be marked “No” for any of the following:
- Asking poor CFUs or failing to ask CFUs throughout a problem
- Choosing a poor follow-up problem for the student’s level of understanding (once the student has given consent)
Please continue to provide feedback and ask questions to ensure that our rubric is as clear and fair as possible!
Rubric Trainings
Since we have switched over from UPSCR to Rubric 5.0, we’ve made a couple trainings. Please be sure to take both the PD1 and PD2 trainings to familiarize yourself with the rubric!
Tutor Spotlight
Congratulations to our tutor spotlight: Partha Sarathi Reddy Kamireddy! We were able to share this session with the whole team last Wednesday.
The student came in with a problem on graphing a polynomial. Although the student seemed to understand what to do with the roots, they seemed confused about end behavior. Partha skillfully weaved PD2 and PD3 together, giving a bit of information and a quick CFU to ensure the student understood. After carefully building the student’s understanding of end behavior, the student solved the problem nearly on their own after just 10 minutes. While explaining the concept up front and asking several checks for understanding may take some time up front, the student gains a much deeper understanding and confidence in the topic. Way to go, Partha!
In 2 weeks, we will pick our next tutor spotlight. Please fill out the Tutor Spotlight Nomination form so we can continue to celebrate the amazing interactions you have with students! Reminder that there is a $25 reward for being featured!