Effective grading is a result of understanding how to assess students in a manner that is both helpful to their development and an efficient use of your own time. 

In this session, we will discuss the preparation you should go through to be able to assess students effectively based on Learning Outcomes. You will learn how to write learning outcomes and use Backward Design to align learning outcomes with assessments and learning activities. 

This session is part of the 2026 Spring GTA Preparation Program.

Presenter(s):

Seth Hunt, PhD Candidate, Plant Biology & Instructor, Biological Sciences