How To Check Papers Faster


While checking papers ,we always think to check papers faster , let’s see how to check papers faster . Before we discuss this topic in length , let me explain you what preliminary task we all teachers   should do ?

  1. Set a model answer and question  paper well in advance .
  2. Fix a schedule to check the papers
  3. First check papers with slow speed
  4. Find key word or key sentences for each brief or long answers, as it will help you to check the papers faster.
  5. Once you understood the answers well , you can increase the speed of checking
  6. Understanding the topics or concepts well in advance before you start checking papers , this will help to do justice withstudents.
  7. Decide the strategy of allotting marks , such as for spelling mistakes how many marks will be deducted .
  8. For every subjects there are different criteria to give marks like for maths ,science it is different from languages .
  9. Consider the level of #students.
  10. Consider the main aim of present pattern of education .
  11. While checking papers just keep evaluating the child’s understanding level and their skill to present the answers.
  12. Try to understand what child want to express.
  13. Sometime you will find some students answers innovative and creative in such cases just ask yourself , is his answer correct from any point of view . Because according  constructionist it is one goal of education . Such answers are expected for free response or application type questions.
  14. Constructivism  principle should be well grasped by the teachers before they start checking papers.
  15. Teachers who are going to check papers should have taught that subjects , because then they can do justice with students .

Now let’s see some different and more practical points which a teacher should  for getting her paper checked faster :implement

  1. Read and understand the questions and their answers well in advance.
  2. Make model answer paper .
  3. Find key word or key sentences for each answer .
  4. Fix a schedule for checking papers .
  5. Avoid distractions and kick the laziness , start the work see the magic how it gets over .
  6. Concentration : Concentration plays an important role in checking papers.
  7. Decide strategy for checking ; for example ‘ some teachers check first all objectives and the other questions like briefs or essay type  questions latter on .