Top Grading Hacks For Teachers | Tips and Tricks to Save You Time!

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[@nikkimirhosseyni9535]

Am I a teacher? No. Do I plan on becoming one? No. Do I desperately need to know grading hacks? Duh.

[@Frankie00]

Same I- 😂

[@emilyb4812]

Lmao same

[@lexieheugh3910]

Stop being horrible you don’t have to watch the video

[@nikkimirhosseyni9535]

Lexie Heugh how am I being horrible? I'm saying that even thought this video doesn't relate to me at all, she makes it so interesting that I still want to watch it. Calm down! It's a compliment.

[@milenazunic7015]

Facts😂

[@savannahsworld9137]

Anyone here not a teacher but still like her videos.....umm ok just me...akkkkward

[@laurenholland1336]

Same

[@laurenholland1336]

I watch this channel all the time she is lit 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😍😍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🦄🦄🦄❤️❤️🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🔥🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄

[@samantha.wood.05]

Me

[@Caleb_Guffey]

No I'm a middle schooler and I watch her videos

[@savannahcieslak5596]

Savannah’s World sameee

[@jadeandboots4083]

One of the coolest things i’ve seen a past teacher do for multiple choice tests is to take a blank and hole punch the right answer and simply lay that blank copy on top of students tests and she highlighted any bubbles that were blank

[@kattkaufman6132]

I’m not even a teacher but that’s a great idea

[@Grahamcracker6366]

That’s what they did before computers. My chemistry professor told me this.

[@uglygit5585]

Noice

[@millymcbug]

...... stealing this.....

[@isabellehess1727]

you know you are addicted to a voice when you watch teacher videos and you are 13

[@raeleyfarmer4477]

Isabelle Hess me too

[@julianacarragher7323]

Mee except I wanna be a teacher

[@marcellafrank9352]

MEEE

[@milenazunic7015]

Me tooo

[@allyheath3469]

Isabelle Hess same lmao

[@Striktmachine]

Avoiding grading to watch videos on grading on KZbin. 😜

[@mercedesyay]

Kayleigh G'dyer same!

[@jokevercammer5892]

Totally the same problem over here!!!

[@sugarrainbow1168]

Kayleigh G'dyer r u faking

[@lildemon0523]

jus give an a

[@SolomonsWisdom]

I’m in college right now to become a teacher and tbh you and Real Rap With Reynolds are two of my biggest inspirations to keep moving forward in my studies.

[@ashtonelizabetholiver9113]

You have the best profile picture in the history of the universe

[@parentpatrol2752]

I also reccomend Five Foot one Teacher

[@simplymeashley9788]

Isaiah C. :)

[@richard_4675]

It’s good to hear teachers procrastinate too and not just students

[@caitlinboycher8596]

“There is not a pen colorful enough or a sticker scented enough to make that experience enjoyable.” Your words speak to me so much!

[@abbyduff8398]

Another hack (learned from my math teacher) is to only grade a few problems. Basically, give the students a list of problems to do, and then tell them to highlight a certain few. That way, you can quickly check the answers while also making sure that each concept is understood.

[@tanyahobson-begraft843]

I like the new format! I teach kindergarten so there’s not much to grade...but I still have those nice sparkly pens to do it. 😆

[@jaydel3]

must be nice not having to grade. I teach 5th grade and it’s a marathon to grade ELA

[@thedaniellelife5983]

I like your vlogs, but respect your decision to create whatever content you feel inspired to create! As a student teacher, I found this video extremely helpful & will start using these tips right away. Keep doing you boo

[@AGobsesions]

danielllebellle did you take the praxis exam?

[@thedaniellelife5983]

Yes! I've taken what I need for elementary ed, special ed, and algebra I

[@AGobsesions]

danielllebellle was the test based on just the content or how to teach it mixed with the content. Also, we’re the questions just multiple choice or written responses too?

[@thedaniellelife5983]

Mostly just the content. Very few questions (if any) on how to teach it. Almost all are multiple choice.

[@theglamteacher7386]

YOUR. EYEBROWS.LOOK.SO.GOOD 😍😍😍

[@haleygoehring1358]

theglamteacher they are on fleek!!!! Lol I hope people still use “fleek”! I haven’t used that word in years

[@ninaazaria1408]

I should be writing an essay right now but I couldn't resist watching! loved this video 😄

[@elorahancock6842]

Same

[@kiaraanderson7767]

She knows we miss the vlogs, but you don't have start or end your comment with that on every new video. Comment on the content in the video and keep it moving! She's explained that it's for her health and sanity that she's scaling back. Chill out.

[@fancygal444]

Yeah she clearly does a LOT of work she needs a break

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Thank you so much for this comment! Filming what you are doing every single day for over two years is EXHAUSTING and repetitive. Honestly, I have been so much happier the past few weeks creating videos like these because I don't have the pressure of vlogging. I do still plan to produce one vlog a month, but definitely not every single week. Ultimately, I am proud producing content like this that I know will help teachers. While vlogging produces entertainment, I want to be so much more than that. Thank you for your comment :)

[@kaleigh4081]

Amen!

[@jesshauger]

@@PocketfulofPrimary Thank you so much for your videos and all the hard work you do to produce them. You have wonderful ideas and I'm so excited that we'll get to see more of them.

[@KWills2029]

I LOVE Google Forms!!!!!!! Plus it does item analysis! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@matthewluck9077]

I think it’s worth noting that a student’s grade is not the business of another student. I still remember my middle school Spanish instructor trading papers and feeling so embarrassed and ashamed of what others saw grade-wise that I didn’t want others to see.

[@kannwall]

HACKS from my dad!! -print an extra copy of a multiple choice test, mark the correct answers, HOLE punch THEM!!!, then lay your key over the test. all you have to look for is the same bubbles filled in. if not, you can mark through the hole you punched. BOOM -make letter matching quizes that spell something (SO easy to check)! -get your child to help you! (i got to put stickers on middle schoolers’ papers)

[@charissesantiago4930]

I am a teacher and I'm moving to a new school. I knew I needed to revamp my paper organization system to make my grading easier, so your channel was my first stop! Your info never disappoints! As a 24 year veteran, your expertise provides a fresh approach to everything! Thank you for helping us seasoned vets keep it exciting!

[@taylorb7175]

Could you make a video about how you make you worksheets and PowerPoints. Also love you Chanel and you are such an inspiration❤️😁

[@bobbyd4404]

I'm not a teacher but I really love your videos. PLUS, she's so pretty!!

[@kristinecarnet8806]

I really want to thank you for all the content that you have posted. I am a new teacher who started teaching in January and have received very little developmental support from my school. Finding you has given me hope. You have become like my youtube mentor so THANK YOU!

[@jenocean824]

I needed this video in my life at the exact moment! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@karendoyle8482]

I just love this girl! She makes me smile every time I watch one of her videos! So fun and inspiring! Thank you!!

[@kellydavis6586]

Absolutely love this!! Super helpful. Now that stack of papers I have doesn’t seem as intimidating.

[@missnewvillage]

Some of these I already do. I have to get better at grading throughout the day. I tend to just keep a pile of things to grade and grade it eventually, which can be days later. Thanks for the tips Michelle. I love this format of videos.

[@wenidsantiagor]

I'm glad I see another teacher that use my same techniques. Self grading and block stations are the ones that have to implement. Thanks for ur work.

[@kellyb4272]

so glad you’re making these videos!! personally prefer them so much more than vlogs because i learn so much more to apply into my own teaching practices

[@kyo3538]

I love these videos!! I’m a student teacher so all these ideas are like gold to me!

[@gingerlittle6936]

I love this! Seriously anyone who is a new teacher of who wants to be a teacher-listen to Michelle! These are awesome tips. ♥️👍🏻

[@henryprokop9170]

Love these suggestions!! Some I currently do and now I have ones that I want to try(the comment code idea is priceless!!). Thank you!

[@ashlynelizabeth8118]

I am in college right now and have recently found your videos. I just wanted you to know that they are SO helpful. Thank you for taking the time to share your ideas with us all!

[@lesli7063]

I love the new format of your videos! They are so well produced! You are my favorite teacher You Tuber and you create excellent content! Keep it up girl!

[@JordanLynne04]

I find these kind of videos very helpful as a first year teacher 😊 I love your energy and personality! I’ve been loving your content lately!!

[@ashleyhaskins8618]

Thanks for sharing this video. I hope you are having a relaxing / wonderful 3 day weekend.

[@kathysiddons6469]

Super helpful! Especially for new teachers. Thanks Michelle!

[@SCornfoot]

Such a fun channel. I've been teaching for 15 years and I absolutely love your tips. I started using google classroom and marking based on your channel! Thank you so much for adding positivity and humour to your channel. The best!

[@sofiahall1522]

Hello! I love your videos and you always make my sunday mornings 😊 I want to be a teacher just like you when I grow up! Love ❤️

[@kristinchappell6677]

I'm loving the variety of videos now! I can't use a lot of these tips for my own classroom (Preschool Special Ed doesn't tend to have a lot of grading that is on paper- so much from performance based skills!) but there are some hacks I can adjust to fit my classroom! I am still working on adjusting my data collection for the Early Learning Assessment we have to do with our kids- shout out to Ohio preschool teachers! There are times I wish I just had papers to grade (we have 72 pieces of data to collect per student at least twice a year 😮)

[@Bondwithjames]

Great grading hacks, Michelle! I decided to implement personalized learning this school year (for high school). Allowing the students the opportunity to self-assess is a powerful learning opportunity. The students trade in their pen/pencil for a highlighter and highlight the problem or the area of the problem they got incorrect. Then I meet with them one-on-one to discuss areas of success and areas for improvement; which allows us to work together to set learning goals.

[@RachaelLyn]

Very helpful tips! I teach kindergarten and even my grading would take forever because I would wait until the end of the week to grade it all. I started grading and sending it home every day and using those small moments throughout the day to grade and it is so much easier!

[@fullmoonlover3000]

Even though I miss the blogs your new videos with your full personality always make me laugh! Keep it up :)

[@crystalfrye8554]

Sooo beneficial.... thank you for creating and sharing this video!

[@debbiegordon4609]

This was really great! When I first started teaching- eighteen years ago- I realized I had not been taught about grading and report cards. I went online and found info I needed and bought GradePro, which I really like. This video was really important because I bet it still isn't being addressed while getting your teaching credential. Thank you, Michelle!

[@sarabohle7688]

Thank you for sharing these awesome tips and tricks!

[@madisondinunzio8409]

please do a video on your slideshows!!! i would love to make my presentations look nice like yours

[@benmccartney9344]

Agreed!!!

[@aaronhurley5789]

Agree

[@viperdoesmc5840]

I’m not even a teacher,not even done with school I watch 7 of your videos,AWSOME!

[@PencilsandMagicWands]

The struggle with grading papers is so real! Thank you so much for sharing such great tips. I appreciate it. When you mentioned the part about being a new teacher and loving to grade papers only to discover later that you don’t love it, I was like, “YUP! That was me! 🙋🏻‍♀️” It’s always a struggle but I love learning how other teachers manage it. Thanks again!

[@carna110]

I'm really enjoying this style of video, you seem to be enjoying them a lot more too which shows with your energy and little jokes throughout. Great content!

[@BridgingLiteracy]

Oh bless my stars! This is exactly what I needed ❤️ girl, you crack me up 🤣

[@BridgingLiteracy]

Commenting again because I freaking LOVED them all!!!!! ❤️

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

THIS IS WHY I LOVE YOU! ❤️

[@roderickwoodard1415]

Thank you for these grading hacks! 😀. Very informative and useful for a first year teacher such as myself! 😀. I will typically sit in one of my student’s desk and grade papers. I also get my papers graded as they turn them in (if I have time, which is VERY rare), during my planning, or after school. Thank you for your continued inspiration! 😀.

[@staceymeisinger2730]

I love this format of your show

[@malialindsey4166]

I love watching these videos because it shows me why a teacher did what they did while I was a student lol not always done to make us moan and grown it really was to help everyone out! You’re terrific 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@natalinegloriana3430]

I've done most of your tricks already, and got some new inspiration from the others hack too. Thank you!💕

[@NaturallyBeingMe1]

Absolutely love this!!! I will reference this for future use. Thanks for sharing! 🤗

[@xuliaaana]

Amazing how watching your videos motivated me so much to start teaching younger kids! I've always thought I'd only ever teach High School, but I found myself binging your videos and seeing myself in that same position! I've become more and more passionate about teaching as the seconds go by and I'm so glad I found your channel! Today, I got my very first job interview! Your tips video helped me a lot and it went very very well! Thank you so much for being such a blessing and a light in my life! You deserve the world, the world doesn't deserve you!

[@MrBiology360]

I love your energy! Thanks for sharing

[@scrapbookingmom2567]

Thank you for another wonderful video!

[@robertmclaughlin582]

You are AWESOME! Love your tutorials! Thanks so much!

[@jntaborski]

I'm 14, yet I still love your videos. Your personality is just pretty cool

[@jmexley]

Love the new format!

[@sheila21870]

Great tips! Love “Treat Yo Self”

[@lovicollier9640]

Always great full for your tips. Will be sharing with my new teachers.😉👍💐. Smiles from down under.

[@user-tm4mg3eo1u]

Thanks this is a video I wil be referring back to throughout the year. It will help me and some colleagues.

[@erikapena5039]

Great ideas Michelle! Thanks for sharing.

[@christinabautista8759]

Thank you for the grading tips!! I found this video very helpful. Looking forward to implementing them. ☺👍

[@shkendragentle660]

Love all of these tips! Thanks so much!!

[@shannonpillion4567]

You are wise beyond your years! This is my 22nd year and your tips and tricks are spot on! There are some suggestions you mentioned I hadn’t thought of and can’t wait to try! 💙

[@taniahparchmon4489]

This is very helpful information it really has been making a big improvement in my classroom and I’m a Kindergarten-First Grade and not switch classes

[@imeldaoneill7747]

Great video! Thanks for sharing!

[@rebeccah.4242]

Really helpful, useful information! Thank you for all the tips (and the funny Parks and Rec bit). :)

[@sewingstoryprojects6178]

Love all of the tips!!! I used most of them when I was a teacher! Don't forget to put the grades in the grade book then put graded papers in Return To Students bin or file away if you are keeping them. My daughter's teacher lost her math test that she got a 100% on and she had to re-take the test. She was really disorganized.

[@professordavid2008]

I’ve used the hack where you grade one page for everyone. It really works. I find that I have more fun grading. Also the treat yourself. After I finished each page I tend to eat some snacks and return to grade more. These are good tips. Thank you for sharing.

[@brookedannar242]

Wow been teaching 15 years and never thought of the piles as exit slips! Great idea!

[@susanbeyer2383]

Great grading hacks! ♥️♥️♥️

[@elainabarton]

I am a college student currently majoring in elementary education and your videos give me so many ideas and tips!

[@teachwithroeske9863]

I love the new videos!! Love you Michelle!!

[@kathryngrace7978]

You don’t know how excited I am to become a teacher. Next year is my senior year of high school and we have a class for students who want to be teachers and I plan on taking it :) I love your videos so much and you inspire me!!

[@ashleystevens8306]

This was such a help! I just created a Google Forms assessment using this video today in my classroom. Thank you!

[@airheadcreations3371]

Love the grading station! Idea. Thx

[@audreywatso863]

Have a nice day!!! Missed ya at six this morning but this was very informative ❤

[@juliadrake1853]

Would love to see advice on how to deal with job interviews after graduating college!

[@shreeyastache]

YOUR HAIR IS FREAKING AMAZING

[@jessbest931]

I’m a future elementary ed major and your videos always make me so excited to start learning, eventually get my own classroom, and have my kiddos be able to call me Ms. Best. 😂

[@haleygoehring1358]

I always grade for my teacher!!! And I love your Chanel to see what goes on while being a teacher and it’s so cool! I LOVE YOUR CHANEL

[@hattiering93]

Look forward to your videos each week!

[@melissamarquez9184]

Just wanted to lyk I share so many of your videos with my Cohort, we’re all one year away from being teachers and your videos are so helpful!!!! Thanks ♥️☺️

[@shaylalyons686]

I just .... love your channel ❤️

[@dianae2402]

Great video! So much information to take from it. 💛

[@MicheleRose]

Great tips and loving the fun format ! 💕

[@Gibbon22]

I love all your videos!

[@richardapolo8464]

from Philippines here... thanks for sharing your expertise.. your awesome

[@abigailoverbey942]

Great tips! I also have small class list papers that I print in bulk for each of my classes. Then, in grading, I don't worry about alphabetizing but put the student's grade by their name. When it's time to enter their grades into the computer, it's easy to type them all in from the list.

[@janicestewart2115]

These were some great ideas to save time on grading multiple classes' work.

[@coffeepotsnpolkadots]

Loved this! I watched for some motivation before tackling my "end of the grading period" stack of papers. :-)

[@Emma-uy9xn]

I have not even watched the whole video yet but so helpful Michelle!

[@reannehipolito]

I’m not a teacher but I love watching your videos

[@thunderusnight]

Hey I got a tip I'm a student and a lot of my teachers mix up papers and put some in different classes than the student and what I suggest is to grade each class a different color if you can but AVOID RED it has phycological connotations with negative scores and comments

[@emilyann2036]

I love watching her videos

[@stephaniebowman3550]

“good to go” I love the references! 😂🙌🏼

[@taylorknab6251]

I love this! I’m not even a teacher but I love your videos!!