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Re: Grades

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Artystyc3_at_TeacherArtExchange
Date: Sun May 06 2001 - 15:12:40 PDT

Grading becomes reasonable only when the student has some control over the
outcome.
You being the sole assigner of grades make them feel anxious and grading
is arbitrary,you need to make them part of the process.
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If you use grading Rubrics for each assignment the student chooses the grade
they wish to obtain and is in full control of the outcome.
The great thing about this is -your no longer the bad guy!!
Grading is necessary in Middle and High.
Self-assessment is central to development and progress.
This isn't just experience, it's sequential and continues to build.
For any artist- a portfolio is essential.
You don't know where your going
till you know where you've been.
Grade solely on their ability to follow directions and
their efforts in craftsmanship. If they've done their best after following
your directions in the Rubric, they deserve a good grade -they've learned.
We should be grading process -not product.
What do you think?
Patti 

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