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The figure is titled “Please suggest a grade for yourself with justification.” A section below is labeled “Descriptive Grading Criteria” with instructions: “Use phrasing from the Descriptive Grading Criteria throughout your explanation with evidence from above and your work. Please respect your classmates by evaluating yourself honestly.” Below the instructions, a table is shown with 5 rows and 2 columns. The first column lists the grading criteria for grades A, B, C, D, and Incomplete. The corresponding text in column 2 for each grade is as follows: Row 1: Column 1: A; Column 2: Demonstrates a high level of understanding of concepts on reading reflections. Shows frequent evidence of growth, turning weaknesses to strengths. Consistently incorporates feedback in reactional journals, challenging oneself to grow. Self-assessment of participation averaged greater than or equal to 4.5. Attended class almost always (one absence or less). Turned in almost all assignments (has one incomplete or less). Row 2: Column 1: B; Column 2: Demonstration of a good grasp on concepts on reading quizzes on reading reflections. Shows some evidence of growth on reaction journals. Sometimes incorporates feedback in reaction journals. Self-assessment of participation averaged ≥ 4.0. Attended class most of the time (two unexcused absences NOTE: missing more than three classes may result in a failure of the course [see syllabus]). Turned in most assignments (has 2 to 3 incompletes) Row 3: Column 1: C; Column 2: Demonstrates a satisfactory acquisition of concepts on reading reflections. Shows little evidence of growth on reaction journals. Rarely incorporates feedback in reaction journals. Self-assessment of participation averaged greater than or equal to 3.5. Attended class some of the time (2 to 3 unexcused absences, NOTE: missing more than three classes may result in a failure of the course [see syllabus]). Turned in some assignments (has 4 to 5 incompletes). Row 4: Column 1: D; Column 2: Demonstrates little acquisition of concepts on reading reflections. Shows little evidence of growth on reaction journals. Rarely incorporates feedback in reaction journals. Self-assessment of participation averaged less than 3.0. Has four or more unexcused absences (NOTE: missing two classes may result in a failure of the course [see syllabus]). Turned in some assignments (has 6 to 7 incompletes). Row 2: Column 1: Incomplete; Column 2: Does not show satisfactory acquisition of concepts on reading reflections. Provides too little evidence of learning to decide. Shows no evidence of growth on reaction journals. Does not incorporate feedback in reaction journals. Self-assessment of participation averaged less than 3.5. Has five or more unexcused absences. Has eight or more incomplete assignments. At the bottom, two prompts are listed: a. Grade: b. Explain how you arrived at this grade using the above criteria:.Section six of the final portfolio: grading rubric. Source: Figure by author