Graduate Teaching Assistant how-to
How to Grade Consistently with a Rubric
Consistency is fairness.
Quick answer
Consistency is fairness. In short: read; grade; check, then complete the remaining steps below.
Step by step
Read the rubric.
Grade a few samples.
Check with other TAs.
Grade one question at a time.
Write short comments.
Spot-check for drift.
Safety reminders for graduate teaching assistants
- Follow lab safety rules
- Protect student records
- Report concerns about students
- Follow campus safety
Key terms
Assistantship · Stipend · Tuition waiver · Discussion section · Lab section · Instructor of record: see the full graduate teaching assistant glossary.