TA Orientation & Training - Fall 2025
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April CrockettThis presentation covers tutoring approaches, scenarios for student support and feedback, grading timelines, emergency protocols, and FERPA guidelines for TAs and tutors.
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What does FERPA protect regarding student information?
1. Grades and academic performance data
2. Student social media accounts and passwords
3. Class attendance records and health information
4. Public directory information such as names and email addresses
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A copy of a student's class schedule may be mailed to a third party at the request of the student's parent.
1. False
2. True
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A police officer conducting a criminal investigation always has the right to access student education records.
1. False
2. True
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Any university faculty member has the right to view the education records of any Tech student.
1. True
2. False
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According to FERPA, student e-mail addresses are releasable (directory) information.
1. True
2. False
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A tornado watch means that...
1. Evacuate to a higher floor with windows immediately
2. The conditions are favorable for a tornado - stay alert
3. A tornado has been spotted on radar. Find shelter immediately
4. Exit the building immediately
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Which statement about handling emergencies as a TA is correct?
1. TAs should yell loudly "EMERGENCY!!"
2. TAs must wait for faculty before responding to emergencies.
3. TAs are seen as leaders during emergencies and should be prepared.
4. TAs should avoid getting involved in emergencies.
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Which action is NOT recommended for TAs when providing feedback on assignments?
1. Giving only a final grade without feedback
2. Grading in a timely manner
3. Encouraging students to improve
4. Using a detailed grading rubric
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What is the recommended grading timeline for assignments in a large class?
1. Assignments should be graded within 1 week of the due date.
2. Grading can be done anytime before the next semester.
3. Grades should be given within 1 month of due date.
4. Grade all assignments the same day they are submitted.
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Why is it important to provide feedback alongside grades to students?
1. It encourages them to ignore their performance
2. It allows for more lenient grading practices
3. It helps students identify areas for improvement
4. It eliminates the need for a grading rubric
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What should you do to ensure timely grading of assignments?
1. Only grade when students remind you.
2. Grade assignments at your own pace.
3. Keep record of due dates on your calendar.
4. Grade only if you have free time.
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What should TAs do to improve grading consistency for the same mistakes across students?
1. Limit feedback to grading scores only
2. Grade based on personal opinion
3. Maintain a spreadsheet of points deducted and reasons
4. Use subjective grading techniques
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How can a tutor best support a student who feels overwhelmed with their assignment?
1. Assist them in prioritizing their tasks
2. Encourage them to take breaks and relax
3. Suggest they submit it late if necessary
4. Complete the assignment for them
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TUTORING: Approachable vs. Not Approachable
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What should a TA do when a student is visibly frustrated with their assignment?
1. Acknowledge their frustration and offer support
2. Suggest they drop the class immediately
3. Ask the student to leave if they are disruptive
4. Ignore the student and focus on others
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SCENARIO: Students are asking for help past the end of your scheduled time. What should you do?
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SCENARIO: A student seems to just want you to tell them the answer. What should you do?
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SCENARIO: A student is upset because they think the professor hasn’t adequately prepared them for an assignment. As a TA for the class, what should you do?
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SCENARIO: A student complains about their grade that you gave them on an assignment. What should you do?
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SCENARIO: A student is acting frustrated and rude when asking you for help. What should you do?
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SCENARIO: A student asks for help with their code, then goes on their phone while you are looking at the code. What should you do?
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SCENARIO: A student is asking for help; you have trouble understanding their accent. What should you do?
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SCENARIO: A student or another TA says, “I haven’t slept for more than 4 hours all week, and I haven’t been eating lunch.” What should you do?
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SCENARIO: A student says during tutoring, “I hate myself, and I suck at everything”. What should you do?
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SCENARIO: A student asks you if they should drop the class. What should you do?
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