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I hate grades. I really do. ... Maybe I should say I hate the process of grading. I don't get much from the actual numerical grade. Honestly, when I grade, I'm thinking about the parents. Are grades for teachers or are they for parents? Why all the hostility toward grades, you ask? Well, I spent my last day of spring break grading!! Yes, it's my fault. Should I have been better about grading this semester, yes. Am I ever good about grading, no.
Next year, we are moving to standards-based grading. I'm somewhat scared, but I think it is going to be more beneficial for me and for parents. I'm still going to complain about grading, but since I see a purpose in it, maybe it won't be so bad.
What are your opinions, friends? I know most K-2 teachers are already doing standards-based grading, but what about you 3-5 teachers?
Hi! I found you doing a google search for something non-blog related, and I'm glad I did! :) I'm your newest follower. Love finding fellow upper-grades teachers!
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ReplyDeleteI am curious to know more about standard grading? I teach High School and I've never heard anything about "standard grading" Is this an elementary education thing?
Anyways, I am your newest follower :)
Colleen
Bergin's Classroom
Colleen,
DeleteI wouldn't say it is an elementary thing... I can't really say much about it, because we aren't there, yet! From what I know, instead of giving a student a "C" in math, you would give grades according to the standards and objectives within. So maybe a student did really well with adding single digit numbers, but when you moved on to multi digit numbers, they struggled. On a standards-based report card, it would list the individual standards/grades, and parents/teachers would be able to see exactly where the student is struggling/excelling. So, basically, it helps grades have more meaning, and it should help when deciding how to adjust instruction. Does that make sense? :)
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-Leslie