Problem: Article: It's always a good idea to give the students some idea of how they'll be graded and what they'll be graded on. You should probably emphasize the specific assignment sheet, depending on the type of assignment, but it's still helpful for the student to have some sense of the different things you'll be looking for and to be able to use the rubric as a checklist before turning the assignment in. Brainstorm different values for the grade on the board and let the students come up with the rubric themselves. Typically, they'll weight things exactly as you would, and it gives them some sense that the grading will be fair and that they've got a stake in their own success. This is a highly recommended exercise in getting students to engage with the process of their own learning.  You're still the teacher. If students are united in wanting to assign 99 points to grammar, you can end the exercise without completing it. Use it as a teachable moment, though. Pick on students with bad spelling and ask if they'll really want the bulk of their grade to come from sentence-level nitpicking. They'll get the picture. If you're in the middle of a big batch of essays and you realize it's somewhat unbalanced, maybe weighting too much and giving what you think might be skewed-positive grades, it's not the right time to switch things up and go subjective-rogue on the grading. Stick to the rubric and revise it for next time. Assign points to each category, tabulate the grade at the end, and share the finished product with the student. Save a copy for your records, and return the table with the individual grade breakdown to each student. Make time to speak with students about their grades if they desire a consultation.
Summary: Share the rubric with your students before they complete the assignment. Consider allowing students to have input on the rubric. Grade the assignments and stick to the rubric. Tabulate the grades and show the students the completed rubric.

Problem: Article: One of the most recognizable fashion trends of the 1980s is, of course, big hair! Part dry hair into one- to two-inch sections. Back-comb the hair towards the root with a long-tail comb. Spray each section with a firm-hold hairspray as you go, and then apply a final all-over mist of spray once finished. Start with the lower layer of your hair and work upwards towards the top of your head in order to conceal the teasing. If you have short hair in the front, top, or all over, decide if you want to spike or curl it to achieve a glam 80s look. Using a large-barrel curling iron, take a thin layer of bangs closest to your forehead, and curl it under. Then make one or more large, back- or side-facing curl(s) on top. To spike your hair, massage a dollop of pomade into your hair, and push your hair up and back with your fingers or a brush. Seal either look with a heavy-hold hair spray and a blast of air from a hair dryer. Pull your hair up so that it sits in a bunch somewhere between the top and crown of your head. Alternately, you can gather all of your long hair to one side a few inches above your ear. Secure it with a hair elastic…or, better yet, a glam take on a scrunchie!  Another option for an 80s updo is a big, messy topknot bun. Use an all-over mist of firm-hold hair spray to keep the look in place. Do this to all of your hair, or just certain sections. Use a hair crimper with a zig-zag pattern to achieve crimped hair. To get tight 80s curls that mimic the then-popular perm, use a curling iron with a small barrel, such as 3/8 of an inch. For a similarly springy look, tightly braid into sections hair that is just slightly damp, and leave it in overnight. Alternately, you can put your hair in Jheri curls. Hair irons utilize varying heat settings, so follow the instructions that came with your hair iron to know how long to hold it to your hair. If you don’t have the instructions, look on your hair iron for the brand name and model of the product, then search online for its instruction manual. Wear a head band with a large, floppy bow. Or, add a fancy bandana in lieu of a headband. If you want your hair up, secure it with a banana clip!
Summary: Tease your hair. Style short hair. Put long hair in a high or side ponytail. Crimp or curl your tresses. Add a hair accessory.

Problem: Article: Many candle companies sell liquid dyes that are specifically designed to be used with their products. Other all-purpose dyes will successfully color almost any candle. The important thing is that you choose an appropriate dye for the type of wax you’re working with. Otherwise, it may not blend properly.  Powdered dyes and pigments, such as Rit Dye, can be useful for dyeing candles. Avoid ordinary liquid dyes like food coloring. When combined, the watery dye and oily wax will separate, producing an unsightly splotchy effect.  To keep things simple, you can even use crayons. Since both the candle and the crayon are made of wax, they’ll blend like a dream. Squeeze in a few drops, or shake in 2-3 teaspoons if you’re working with a powdered dye. Be careful not to oversaturate the wax—candle dyes tend to be extremely concentrated, so a little bit goes a long way.  The exact amount you use will depend on the size and number of candles you’re making, as well as the depth of color you’re aiming for. Dyeing with crayons couldn’t be easier. Just peel off the paper label, drop in as many pieces of the crayon as needed, and stir! Keep your stirrer moving slowly and continuously through the melted wax. This will ensure that the dye gets distributed evenly. Once the color is uniform throughout, stop and determine whether it’s dark enough for your liking. Try not to stir too fast, or you could end up splattering wax all over your work area. The more you use, the bolder and more vibrant the finished candle will be. Creating darker shades like hunter green or navy blue may require you to use double or even triple the amount of dye that you ordinarily would. Remember to stir constantly while pouring in the pigment. A good rule of thumb for estimating how much dye to add is to multiply the total batch size by 0.05%. To color 1 pound (450 g) of wax, for example, you would need to use 0.227g of dye. When you're satisfied with the quality of the color, turn off the boiler and remove the melting container from the heat. The wax will need to cool slightly before it can be poured into the new mold. Use a kitchen thermometer to test the temperature of the wax as it sits. Pouring wax at temperatures higher than about 140 °F (60 °C) may cause frosting or shrinkage, or even shatter glass containers.
Summary:
Purchase a suitable candle dye. Add a small amount of dye to the melted wax. Stir the dyed wax thoroughly for 2 minutes. Add more dye gradually until you achieve the desired color. Allow the wax to cool to 135–140 °F (57–60 °C).