Susmilch - Traditional vs Pass/Fail grading systems by B'Elana Susmilch https://padlet.com/brsusmilch20/2yhdu9zqy1rj Made with a wish on a star en-us 2019-02-20 16:41:48 UTC 2019-02-20 17:16:23 UTC hello@padlet.com 1. Why letter grades work for my teaching style brsusmilch20 https://padlet.com/brsusmilch20/2yhdu9zqy1rj/wish/333266022 "Letter grades give my students a clear way to measure their progress"]]> 2019-02-20 16:46:58 UTC https://padlet.com/brsusmilch20/2yhdu9zqy1rj/wish/333266022 2. Why letter grades work for my teaching style brsusmilch20 https://padlet.com/brsusmilch20/2yhdu9zqy1rj/wish/333267440 Parents are more familiar with the traditional grading system]]> 2019-02-20 16:49:35 UTC https://padlet.com/brsusmilch20/2yhdu9zqy1rj/wish/333267440 3. Why letter grades work for my teaching style brsusmilch20 https://padlet.com/brsusmilch20/2yhdu9zqy1rj/wish/333268573 "Letter grades are encouraging to students who come to see it as a reward for hard work."]]> 2019-02-20 16:51:38 UTC https://padlet.com/brsusmilch20/2yhdu9zqy1rj/wish/333268573 4. why letter grades work for my teaching style. brsusmilch20 https://padlet.com/brsusmilch20/2yhdu9zqy1rj/wish/333269284 with the pass/fail system, students are not challenged and may not work as hard]]> 2019-02-20 16:52:49 UTC https://padlet.com/brsusmilch20/2yhdu9zqy1rj/wish/333269284 5. why letter grades work for my teaching style brsusmilch20 https://padlet.com/brsusmilch20/2yhdu9zqy1rj/wish/333270267 " with a pass fail system... students who think they may have a high understanding of the material because they're passing could be in for a surprise when they fail the final exam."]]> 2019-02-20 16:54:23 UTC https://padlet.com/brsusmilch20/2yhdu9zqy1rj/wish/333270267 6. why letter grades work for my teaching style brsusmilch20 https://padlet.com/brsusmilch20/2yhdu9zqy1rj/wish/333271198 "They are willing to work hard because they want to be first among their peers."]]> 2019-02-20 16:56:02 UTC https://padlet.com/brsusmilch20/2yhdu9zqy1rj/wish/333271198 7. why letter grades work for my teaching style brsusmilch20 https://padlet.com/brsusmilch20/2yhdu9zqy1rj/wish/333272090 "Letter grades also have a proven track record with students and help to motivate them when a topic isn't enough to hold their attention."]]> 2019-02-20 16:57:49 UTC https://padlet.com/brsusmilch20/2yhdu9zqy1rj/wish/333272090 8. why letter grades work for my teaching style brsusmilch20 https://padlet.com/brsusmilch20/2yhdu9zqy1rj/wish/333272411 "Students who skate through a course doing only what is essential get the same grade as those who apply themselves. That's hardly motivation to do your best."]]> 2019-02-20 16:58:32 UTC https://padlet.com/brsusmilch20/2yhdu9zqy1rj/wish/333272411 9. the pros and cons of using a traditional grading scale brsusmilch20 https://padlet.com/brsusmilch20/2yhdu9zqy1rj/wish/333274161 "The traditional grading scale is archaic with roots extending back to early education. "]]> 2019-02-20 17:02:02 UTC https://padlet.com/brsusmilch20/2yhdu9zqy1rj/wish/333274161 10. the pros and cons of using a traditional grading scale brsusmilch20 https://padlet.com/brsusmilch20/2yhdu9zqy1rj/wish/333274745 "...many schools attach a system of pluses and minuses to extend the traditional grading system to quantify and establish a more tiered traditional grading scale."]]> 2019-02-20 17:02:59 UTC https://padlet.com/brsusmilch20/2yhdu9zqy1rj/wish/333274745 11. the pros and cons of using a traditional grading scale brsusmilch20 https://padlet.com/brsusmilch20/2yhdu9zqy1rj/wish/333275361 the traditional grading scale is used in schools across the nation]]> 2019-02-20 17:04:05 UTC https://padlet.com/brsusmilch20/2yhdu9zqy1rj/wish/333275361 12. the pros and cons of using a traditional grading scale brsusmilch20 https://padlet.com/brsusmilch20/2yhdu9zqy1rj/wish/333276164 "Virtually everyone knows that earning an A is good while earning an F is associated with failure."]]> 2019-02-20 17:05:23 UTC https://padlet.com/brsusmilch20/2yhdu9zqy1rj/wish/333276164 13. the pros and cons of using a traditional grading scale brsusmilch20 https://padlet.com/brsusmilch20/2yhdu9zqy1rj/wish/333276553 "The traditional grading scale is easy to interpret and understand.]]> 2019-02-20 17:06:05 UTC https://padlet.com/brsusmilch20/2yhdu9zqy1rj/wish/333276553 14. the pros and cons of using a traditional grading scale brsusmilch20 https://padlet.com/brsusmilch20/2yhdu9zqy1rj/wish/333276945 "The simplistic nature of the system makes it user-friendly for teachers, students, and parents."]]> 2019-02-20 17:06:49 UTC https://padlet.com/brsusmilch20/2yhdu9zqy1rj/wish/333276945 15. the pros and cons of using a traditional grading scale brsusmilch20 https://padlet.com/brsusmilch20/2yhdu9zqy1rj/wish/333277375 "The traditional grading scale allows for a direct comparison from one student to another within a specific class."]]> 2019-02-20 17:07:41 UTC https://padlet.com/brsusmilch20/2yhdu9zqy1rj/wish/333277375 16. why letter grades work for my teaching style brsusmilch20 https://padlet.com/brsusmilch20/2yhdu9zqy1rj/wish/333277815 "students who work hard to deliver quality work... deserve the high marks they receive."]]> 2019-02-20 17:08:31 UTC https://padlet.com/brsusmilch20/2yhdu9zqy1rj/wish/333277815