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Questions you can ask about student grades

 
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What assignments are my student missing? What standards does my student need to focus on to improve their learning?
What extra credit can my student do to improve their grade? When is the next opportunity for my student to reassess?
How many points is the test/assignment worth? What learning should my student prioritize for this assessment?
What does my student need to do to improve their grade? What standard does my student need more practice on to be able to reassess?