My persistent issue is the form of grading used in our district. Our district uses both standards based grades and numeracy grades. Each grade level has different subjects that they grade differently and it is really confusing for teachers, students, and parents. Students can receive failing grades and meet the standards in some cases. There needs to be a change.
For my persistent issue, I wrote a letter to the school board and put together a presentation outlining how the two systems of grading make no sense together on the same report card. My hope is to collect more data from parents, students, and teachers and then to make the presentation to the school board.
Andrea,
ReplyDeleteOur district currently has a numbers-based report card; however, we'll award standards-based diplomas starting in four years. I believe it won't be long until we have a hybrid report card of numbers and standards. I'd be interested in reading your letter or see your presentation to at least hear and understand your argument against blending the two! You seem like an intelligent thinker and I've admired your work thus far; would you be willing to share your arguments!?
Thanks!