Description
Book SynopsisThe United States educational system has more tradition and emotion bound to the concept of grading than nearly any other nation in the world. The concept of grades, their meaning, and implications are largely accepted by adults today, and understandably so, as many grades have serious consequences for a student's future path in both occupation and earnings.
Whether resulting from the educational fallout of the COVID-19 global pandemic or merely challenging the status quo, more schools are transitioning their grading practices away from traditional points and percentages and towards 21st century grading practices such as standards-based grading, and proficiency-based grading.
The purpose of this book is to assist parents and guardians in understanding what is involved in 21st century grading and assessment. This book enables readers to become better partners with educators in efforts to understand students' strengths and areas for improvement. Specifically, this book i
Table of Contents
FOREWORD BY KEN O’CONNOR
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTERS
- “Help! Why does my child’s gradebook and report card look different than when I was in school?”
- “But the old grading system worked for me. Why are schools changing the way they grade?”
- “How does 21st century grading hold my child accountable for learning?”
- “What about college? How do these grading practices affect GPA, scholarships and post high school positioning?”
- “How can I partner with my child’s school in grading and feedback?”
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