I am getting tired of grades being labelled as the bad guy in education. While they are not my favourite aspect of teaching, and in fact, way down the list, I cannot figure out why so many educators continue to vilify them. The above statements might come as a big surprise to many of you. … Continue reading Grades as Journey, Not Hyperbole
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What story does your grade book tell?
***Updated with a video link at the bottom*** Since I began working with my Secondary Assessment Learning Team (SALT) at my school, I've attempted to tackle numerous projects, but none has been more significant and problematic than my grade book. Since going officially gradeless (feedback only with students, no levels, no points, no scores, no … Continue reading What story does your grade book tell?
“But, what’s his grade?”
It's not hard to answer the question. All I have to do is look on my computer and I can tell a parent their child's grade. As a teacher, compassionate about gradeless and growth mindset, being faced with the question, "What's my child's grade?" puts me in a state of panic. It feels like I'm … Continue reading “But, what’s his grade?”
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