Isnt the grading in a class like this arbitrary and subjective?
On speeches, I grade according to how well the speech meets the assignment. Obviously, there is some judgment involved, because I am the one that decides whether the speech met those criteria. But grading isn’t arbitrary (i.e., random) — it’s based on criteria that I try to clearly explain in class. If at any point, you are unclear on why you got the grade you did, see me for clarification. On tests, you are graded on how well you understand the material in the textbook. Tests are objective to the extent that anyone can look in the book and see the best answer for a given question.
