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GRADES!. There is the grading game, and then there is Standards Based Grading!. A question to ponder……. What does a letter grade mean in your classroom? Jot down your thoughts on a note cards and then discuss with your table mates. Another question to ponder….
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GRADES! There is the grading game, and then there is Standards Based Grading!
A question to ponder……. • What does a letter grade mean in your classroom? • Jot down your thoughts on a note cards and then discuss with your table mates.
Another question to ponder… • What does it mean when a student earns an “A” in your class and a “F” in your class? • Once again jot down your thoughts and discuss
And one last question for now…….. • Should there be a minimum grade? • Jot down your thought and then let the discussion begin. • Share out……
Hope this clears things up…. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4g975fIItDE
The Grades Game • Read and analyze the profiles of Maria, Theresa and Andre • Jot down on the “Profiles” page what you notice about each student • Discuss your noticings with your table mates
Grading Game continued… • Now read and analyze the profiles of Steve and Rebecca • Jot down on the “Profiles” page what you notice about each of these students • Discuss your noticings with these students at your table
Current grading practices… • So what are you thinking now about our current grading practices? • Discuss and share out
Rick Wormli….. • Listen to what Rick has to say about grading practices……. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-QF9Q4gxVM
TSD’s SBG • What would you like to see as a part of TSD’s SBG?