How to sign grade in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Definition:

Academic evaluation

Sign Instructions:

Begin with the thumb side of your dominant hand next to the palm of your non-dominant hand. Then, move your dominant hand against the palm of your non-dominant hand.

Videos

Example Video

Tutorial Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of grade

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of grade

End of Sign

Final Frame of grade

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for grade
Fold middle, ring, and pinky fingers into the palm, bring the tips of the thumb and index finger close together while keeping the index finger straight but bent at the knuckle at a 90-degree angle.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for grade
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb sticking out to the side.

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Definition:

Academic evaluation

Sign Instructions:

Begin with the thumb side of your dominant hand next to the palm of your non-dominant hand. Then, move your dominant hand against the palm of your non-dominant hand 2 times.

Videos

Example Video

Tutorial Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of grade

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of grade

End of Sign

Final Frame of grade

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for grade
Fold middle, ring, and pinky fingers into the palm, bring the tips of the thumb and index finger close together while keeping the index finger straight but bent at the knuckle at a 90-degree angle.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for grade
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb sticking out to the side.

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