Truth In Grading
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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
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.
Effective Grading Practices For Secondary Teachers
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Author : Dave Nagel
language : en
Publisher: Corwin Press
Release Date : 2015-03-04
Effective Grading Practices For Secondary Teachers written by Dave Nagel and has been published by Corwin Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-03-04 with Education categories.
Enact innovative grading systems that more accurately describe student progress! This book challenges traditional grading practices and provides alternatives that can have direct impact on student success. By making subtle shifts toward standards based grading systems, schools can reduce unnecessary course failures, provide students and their families a more accurate picture of current progress, and increase opportunities for success. The author offers a range of grading reform strategies that are built from practical frameworks that are effective and simple to adapt. Among the many strengths of this book are: Practical application of existing research and evidence base for effective secondary grading reforms A framework for schools and districts to apply and adapt failure prevention strategies such as early failure detection, Amnesty Days, and meaningful stipulated second chance opportunities for students to reach mastery Functional strategies and actions for shifting toward standards-based (referenced) grading without entirely abandoning letter grades Countering resistance to change through a-clearly-articulated plan for conducting school-wide and classroom level action research around the effectiveness of new or adjusted grading practices "Informative and pragmatic, this book is spot on with analysis of this elephant in the room issue. Nagel uses both empathy and humor in getting to the heart of a process to generate real solutions while underscoring the ultimate need for teacher voice in any successful implementation. He provides ready-made strategies for real, impactful change. I′m left hopeful that feedback will rule the day!" —Bruce Potter, Superintendent Berkshire UFSD "Nagel offers an insightful and articulate voice to secondary improvement and alignment through grading practices. His tried and true methods through working with real districts provides a starting place and examples for others to follow. A must-read for anyone serious about ensuring student engagement through meaningful feedback." —Debra K. Howe, Superintendent Tri-Creek School Corporation ?
Point Less
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Author : Sarah M Zerwin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-03
Point Less written by Sarah M Zerwin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-03 with categories.
"An exploration of moving away from traditional letter or number grades as an assessment and as a result producing more thoughtful students whose learning is more authentic"--
Moral Dimensions Of Grading In High School English
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Author : Laurence G. Zoeckler
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
Moral Dimensions Of Grading In High School English written by Laurence G. Zoeckler and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with English language categories.
Moral issues are deeply embedded in the grading practices of high school English teachers. The problem of giving the right grade for each pupil is central to the study's examination of grading practices of the English department in an upstate New York high school. Arriving at a fair grade, weighing in both achievement and non-achievement factors such as effort and attitude in determining grades, and the role of teachers' expectations in terms of perceived student ability and progress are examined using a theoretical framework derived chiefly from Jackson, Boostrom, and Hansen's "The Moral Life of Schools" (1993). The framework considers the grading process in terms of truth, worthwhileness, trust, and intellectual and moral attentiveness
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.
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.
Using Grading To Support Student Learning
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Author : Matt Townsley
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2022-06-22
Using Grading To Support Student Learning written by Matt Townsley and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-06-22 with Education categories.
Using Grading to Support Student Learning offers an accessible foundation for using grading practices to support student learning through classroom assessment. Purposeful, defensible grading and reporting mechanisms cannot be neglected in today’s reform climate, and new approaches are needed to understand and refine the roles of homework, formative and summative assessments, and standards across grade levels. Evidence-based and full of illustrative examples, this book bridges research and theory on grading and assessment with classroom practices for pre-service and in-service teachers and fresh perspectives for educational researchers studying grading practices.
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.
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.
