What TAs Like:

• TAs like it when the professors do part of the grading.
  The reasons why: It makes it easier to discuss whether or not the workload for the class is appropriate. It also gives guidelines as to how harsh/easy we should be when grading the students.
• TAs like having weekly meetings with the professor(s) and the other TAs.
  The reasons why: This helps us see what needs to get done within the near future, so that we can plan our time around it. The meetings are also a good forum to ask how the grading should be done (point break-down, etc.), what should be covered in section, etc.
• TAs like getting solution sheets for the problems. That makes grading easier, and it might help avoid misunderstandings. Also, if there is disagreement as to what the best solution is, it is better for this to become clear earlier rather than later.
• TAs like it if they know well beforehand what they are supposed to do. If the professor wants the TAs to be available a couple of hours before class to photocopy, proof-read handouts, etc., it's nice if this is made explicit early on in the quarter.
• TAs really like it when the professor comes and visits their section once or twice over the quarter. In fact, any kind of feedback is highly appreciated.
• TAs like to get the chance to give one (or more) of the `real' lectures, with the professor present to give feedback.
• TAs (and students) like it when the classes begin and end on time.