We are no longer allowed to consider effort or participation, count extra
credit or grade any "practice' type homework. Our county has spent a fortune on
training videos, parent education, TV shows, and PR to implement this new
grading plan. It is a SEVEN YEAR implementation process. we are to grade
solely based on state standards--and using 4,3,2,1,0 scoring it is nearly
impossible to fail--even if a kid does one assignment, they can usually pass with
a D. Oh, if you use percentages, the lowest score you may give is 50%--even
if the work was not attempted. Talk about grade inflation! I don't think
kids should fail Art--but some do pitifully little, or even nothing.
COMING SOON TO YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD, unless your state opted out of NCLB.
judyandharrys@aol.com
judith_stenger@fc.mcps.k12.md.us
cecidee42@aol.com
mammamia2@mac.com
