[MOSAIC] more grading

[Darcy Bardwell]

Ann, I have never given "grades" for homework or practice.  The kids get feedback.  A lot of times we discuss the practice in class and my answer to "do I mark it wrong?" Is do you understand what you did wrong and if not then ask me a question.  My students do have priviledges taken away for repeated uncompleted work(such as walking laps around the playground at recess or silent lunch).  But a zero for not turning in work does not show where the student is on the learning continuium, just that they don't like to do the work.  I do not and have never had a huge problem with uncompleted work(always one or two repeat offenders) my students work very hard no matter what.  I use this is practice for the big game analogy a lot and they like that.  I teach 5th grade.
Darcy
NC 5th



> Date: Sun, 17 Sep 2006 18:16:27 -0400> From: skibaa at chartermi.net> To: mosaic at literacyworkshop.org> Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] more grading> > Gina and Jennifer,> > I love the discussion going on in regard to grading and assessment.  Having just attended a conference on assessment, the speaker was very clear about not grading on participation, attendance, being prepared with materials and supplies, and homework done for practice.  At times homework is unfinished class work, such as a writing being used for assessment.  > > Gina made a comment "Therefore, we don't  give zeros for > assignments that are not turned in. " That is hard to swallow for those of us who need to prepare students.  I explain this to my students every year to the fact that you won't ever be able to play the piano very well, if you don't practice.  Some will have a natural talent, yet others will struggle just to move their fingers.  The larger question in this issue is the one everyone is thinking.....How do you motivate kids to turn in their work if they don't receive credit for it?  Once they catch on to the fact that you won't give a zero for a missing assignment, why bother to do it?  I struggle with that also.  > Ann> > _______________________________________________> Mosaic mailing list> Mosaic at literacyworkshop.org> To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org.>