Grades And Grading Practices
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Grades And Grading Practices
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Author : Charles H. Hargis
language : en
Publisher: Charles C Thomas Publisher
Release Date : 2003-01-01
Grades And Grading Practices written by Charles H. Hargis and has been published by Charles C Thomas Publisher this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-01-01 with Education categories.
This second edition of Grades and Grading Practices not only contains updated and refreshed material on the problems caused by our current grading system, it also provides two additional chapters dealing with the present issues on assessment, standards, and social promotion. Designed to assist teachers, instructors, curriculum persons, and administrators who desire to implement cooperative thinking and problem-solving skills into the existing grading practices, this book calls attention to the obstacles that have been created. While poor grades may nudge some students to better performance, there are other students-low achievers-who are demoralized by poor grades, bringing about a variety of behavioral difficulties that have a negative effect on future incentive to learn. Good grades are motivating, but the only students who are motivated are those already getting good grades. Success is fundamental to achievement. Lack of success means lack of achievement. The failing grades are indicative of our failure to provide success for most students who receive them. This book explores the problems caused by grades and offers suggestions to improve the quality of American education.
Grading For Equity
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Author : Joe Feldman
language : en
Publisher: Corwin Press
Release Date : 2018-09-25
Grading For Equity written by Joe Feldman and has been published by Corwin Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-09-25 with Education categories.
"Joe Feldman shows us how we can use grading to help students become the leaders of their own learning and lift the veil on how to succeed. . . . This must-have book will help teachers learn to implement improved, equity-focused grading for impact." —Zaretta Hammond, Author of Culturally Responsive Teaching & The Brain Crack open the grading conversation Here at last—and none too soon—is a resource that delivers the research base, tools, and courage to tackle one of the most challenging and emotionally charged conversations in today’s schools: our inconsistent grading practices and the ways they can inadvertently perpetuate the achievement and opportunity gaps among our students. With Grading for Equity, Joe Feldman cuts to the core of the conversation, revealing how grading practices that are accurate, bias-resistant, and motivational will improve learning, minimize grade inflation, reduce failure rates, and become a lever for creating stronger teacher-student relationships and more caring classrooms. Essential reading for schoolwide and individual book study or for student advocates, Grading for Equity provides A critical historical backdrop, describing how our inherited system of grading was originally set up as a sorting mechanism to provide or deny opportunity, control students, and endorse a "fixed mindset" about students’ academic potential—practices that are still in place a century later A summary of the research on motivation and equitable teaching and learning, establishing a rock-solid foundation and a "true north" orientation toward equitable grading practices Specific grading practices that are more equitable, along with teacher examples, strategies to solve common hiccups and concerns, and evidence of effectiveness Reflection tools for facilitating individual or group engagement and understanding As Joe writes, "Grading practices are a mirror not just for students, but for us as their teachers." Each one of us should start by asking, "What do my grading practices say about who I am and what I believe?" Then, let’s make the choice to do things differently . . . with Grading for Equity as a dog-eared reference.
The Theory And Practice Of Grading Writing
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Author : Frances Zak
language : en
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Release Date : 1998-02-05
The Theory And Practice Of Grading Writing written by Frances Zak and has been published by State University of New York Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-02-05 with Education categories.
CHOICE 1998 Outstanding Academic Books Grading is one of the thorniest issues writing teachers must deal with, yet, surprisingly little has been written on this topic. As writing teachers move increasingly toward practices that focus on writing as a process, they face a growing need to reconsider their systems of grading to determine whether or not these systems support their pedagogies. The authors interrogate the grading of individual papers as well as portfolios and the assigning of end-of-term grades. This collection explores the issues and problems that have emerged as conventional grading practices have lagged behind and been challenged by new theories of language. While the book will be of interest to theorists, Zak and Weaver have also made the book relevant and useful to teachers whose primary interest is the practical consequences of theory in their classrooms. Where theoretical discussion takes place, the language is clear and accessible. Many of the authors write directly from personal experience, telling stories of the classroom or writing of new techniques and approaches they have tried. They speak with the voices of teachers, and the tone and content of their words convey a sense of the immediacy of the topic.
Truth In Grading
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Author : David T. Whitney
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2004-05
Truth In Grading written by David T. Whitney and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-05 with Grading and marking (Students) categories.
In the past decade, an unprecedented trend toward accountability has emerged in American public education. With the advent of computerized grading, stakeholders often have instant access to student grades. Consequently, teacher grading practices are under intense scrutiny. Since 2004, Truth in Grading has been helping schools avoid problems and potentially serious consequences that can result from flawed or careless assessment practices. A practical guide, Truth in Grading assists educators in developing and improving learning assessment practices. "As our state moves forward with the implementation of rigorous, standards-based curriculum, it is critical that a discussion of the purpose and process of grading and assessment take place. Truth in Grading provided the catalyst for our conversation in Paulding County." -Trudy Sowar, Superintendent, Paulding County School District, Georgia "Truth in Grading is a great professional tool for any staff ready to examine the teaching profession's dark little secrets with regard to ineffective or inaccurate grading practices. It masterfully examines this issue from both teacher and administrator points-of-view. Common problems with current practice are clearly outlined, and the foundation for teachers and administrators to create their own applicable solutions are provided." -Susan M. White, Principal, Cedar Hill Elementary, Gwinnett County, Georgia "With competition for slots in American universities increasing, the examination of how to evaluate student effort and work should be thoughtfully reconsidered by every teacher. As a veteran teacher, I found that Truth in Grading presented excellent questions and ideas to be pondered. Since educators are about teaching, learning, and what is best for students, this topic deserves a more careful examination. For those who want to ensure fair and accurate evaluations for every student, Truth in Grading is a must read!" -Michael Cheatham, Middle School Teacher
The New Epidemic Grading Practices
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Author : Andre’ Mathews
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2016-03-16
The New Epidemic Grading Practices written by Andre’ Mathews and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-03-16 with Education categories.
This book is a comprehensive view on the grading practices and policies in American public schools. The content of the book identifies the lack of alignment amongst the Federal, State, and Local Districts and the need to adopt a unified policy. Educational institutions are creating their own versions of grading systems that lack integrity, flawed in design, hinder many students from graduating and or achieving opportunities to become a more productive citizen after high school completion. Section I:The structure of the book begins with a systemic view of development by identifying the philosophical and theoretical aspects involved in the grading system. Section II: The authors work then transitions to the structure of the grading system addressing the mathematical aspects of calculating a students grade point average, to the teachers validity of grades. Section III: This section identifies the parents role and need to understand the grade itself and its effect on the students overall outcome and class ranking. Section IV: The book ends with a strong analysis of the system, parental rights, examples of educational disasters, and schools quest for new grading systems. All in all, this book takes a journey throughout the entire educational system identifying a need for change on all levels as it relates to the grading system. The overall message emphasizes the parents need to be cognizant of the importance of being involved and properly motivating, mentoring, monitoring, modeling, and managing their childs educational careers. All stakeholders should walk away with a sense of ownership to the problem and an understanding that the time for change is now. The ethnic margin is widening and too many students are graduating unmarketable. A grade is more than a number its a quality of life!
Grading And Learning
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Author : Susan M. Brookhart
language : en
Publisher: Solution Tree Press
Release Date : 2012-11-22
Grading And Learning written by Susan M. Brookhart and has been published by Solution Tree Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-11-22 with Education categories.
Grades should reflect and motivate learning. This book is relatable, relevant, and effective in improving educators’ assessment and reporting processes and supporting students’ motivation to learn. Understand how to grade individual assignments and give report card grades that accurately reflect and clearly communicate student achievement. Clear, concrete examples help translate state standards into curriculum goals.
Elements Of Grading
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Author : Douglas Reeves
language : en
Publisher: Solution Tree Press
Release Date : 2011-06-01
Elements Of Grading written by Douglas Reeves and has been published by Solution Tree Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-06-01 with Education categories.
Effective teacher feedback is crucial to improving student achievement. The author provides educators with practical suggestions for making the grading process more fair, accurate, specific, and timely. In addition to examples and case studies, this edition offers a significant amount of new content, including an exploration of how the Common Core State Standards and new technologies impact grading practices.
How To Use Grading To Improve Learning
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Author : Susan M. Brookhart
language : en
Publisher: ASCD
Release Date : 2017-07-19
How To Use Grading To Improve Learning written by Susan M. Brookhart and has been published by ASCD this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-07-19 with Education categories.
Grades are imperfect, shorthand answers to “What did students learn, and how well?” In How to Use Grading to Improve Learning, best-selling author Susan M. Brookhart guides educators at all levels in figuring out how to produce grades—for single assignments and report cards—that accurately communicate students’ achievement of learning goals. Brookhart explores topics that are fundamental to effective grading and learning practices: Acknowledging that all students can learn Supporting and motivating student effort and learning Designing and grading appropriate assessments Creating policies for report card grading Implementing learning-focused grading policies Communicating with students and parents Assessing school or district readiness for grading reform The book is grounded in research and resonates with the real lessons learned in the classroom. Although grading is a necessary part of schooling, Brookhart reminds us that children are sent to school to learn, not to get grades. This highly practical book will help you put grading and learning into proper perspective, offering strategies you can use right away to ensure that your grading practices actually support student learning.
How To Grade For Learning
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Author : Ken O'Connor
language : en
Publisher: Corwin Press
Release Date : 2017-10-04
How To Grade For Learning written by Ken O'Connor and has been published by Corwin Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-04 with Education categories.
Implement standards-based grading practices that help students succeed! Classroom assessment methods should help students develop to their full potential, but meshing traditional grading practices with students’ achievement on standards has been difficult. Making lasting changes to grading practices requires both knowledge and willpower. Discover eight guidelines for good grading, recommendations for practical applications, and suggestions for implementing new grading practices as well as: ? The why’s and the how-to’s of implementing standards-based grading practices ? Tips from 48 nationally and internationally known authors and consultants ? Additional information on utilizing level scores rather than percentages ? Reflective exercises ? Techniques for managing grading more efficiently
What We Know About Grading
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Author : Thomas R. Guskey
language : en
Publisher: ASCD
Release Date : 2019-02-04
What We Know About Grading written by Thomas R. Guskey and has been published by ASCD this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-02-04 with Education categories.
Grading is one of the most hotly debated topics in education, and grading practices themselves are largely based on tradition, instinct, or personal history or philosophy. But to be effective, grading policies and practices must be based on trustworthy research evidence. Enter this book: a review of 100-plus years of grading research that presents the broadest and most comprehensive summary of research on grading and reporting available to date, with clear takeaways for learning and teaching. Edited by Thomas R. Guskey and Susan M. Brookhart, this indispensable guide features thoughtful, thorough dives into the research from a distinguished team of scholars, geared to a broad range of stakeholders, including teachers, school leaders, policymakers, and researchers. Each chapter addresses a different area of grading research and describes how the major findings in that area might be leveraged to improve grading policy and practice. Ultimately, Guskey and Brookhart identify four themes emerging from the research that can guide these efforts: - Start with clear learning goals, - Focus on the feedback function of grades, - Limit the number of grade categories, and - Provide multiple grades that reflect product, process, and progress criteria. By distilling the vast body of research evidence into meaningful, actionable findings and strategies, this book is the jump-start all stakeholders need to build a better understanding of what works—and where to go from here.
