Grading Practices PD #2 by Ben Nakamura https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9 Made with magic en-us 2021-02-03 14:55:58 UTC 2021-02-03 17:30:35 UTC hello@padlet.com Standards-based grading make it easier for students bnakamura1 https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159068519 2021-02-03 14:55:58 UTC https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159068519 Students will be unprepared for the real world bnakamura1 https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159068535 2021-02-03 14:55:58 UTC https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159068535 There is only one way to implement standards-based grading bnakamura1 https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159068556 2021-02-03 14:55:58 UTC https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159068556 Standards-bases grading is more work for the teacher bnakamura1 https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159068584 2021-02-03 14:55:58 UTC https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159068584 Students are no longer held accountable bnakamura1 https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159068610 2021-02-03 14:55:58 UTC https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159068610 "[The task completion paradigm] emphasizes getting it done in order to fill empty spots in the gradebook. The focus on learning shifts teachers from a task completion paradigm to a learning paradigm" (p.40) bnakamura1 https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159826015 This quote resonates with me because it argues that accountability has not lessened but rather changed--from accountability to complete tasks to accountability to learn/understand]]> 2021-02-03 17:00:16 UTC https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159826015 Jorgensen https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159830925 While students should not be grading themselves, teachers can most certainly ease their workload by teaching them how to self-and peer-assess, especially during the formative assessment process. ]]> 2021-02-03 17:01:05 UTC https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159830925 "Creating sustainable routines is important for Ts to ensure long-term success" dbott1 https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159835887 2021-02-03 17:01:56 UTC https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159835887 Rob H. https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159837024 "So much of what educators call standards-based grading is the cumulative effect of local decisions that eventually became the norm."

The small decisions we make in the classroom can have a big effect when looking at them cumulatively over a long period of time.

"Our goal is to accurately report student proficiency while maintaining students' confidence in their continued growth."

A student who perpetually sees themselves as failing will have a substantial lack of confidence that will perpetuate this cycle. A student who believes they cannot succeed, will refuse to attempt to succeed.]]> 2021-02-03 17:02:08 UTC https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159837024 "Most teachers would see a zero as a consequence, but the zero may actually allow the student to opt out of the assignment, especially if the net result of the zero is a grade that is still acceptable; that's not accountability, that's just punishment." (p.40) bnakamura1 https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159842928 Traditional grading, it can be argued, has lower accountability because it allows students to opt out of learning.]]> 2021-02-03 17:03:08 UTC https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159842928 Refusing to accept subpar demonstration of learning raises the standards of learning within the classroom. https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159844955 2021-02-03 17:03:28 UTC https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159844955 "Much of the so-called real world is standards based [such as] driving test, the bar exam, a pilot's license." dbott1 https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159847800 2021-02-03 17:03:54 UTC https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159847800 shows how well a student learned the targeted objective acruces3 https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159856930 2021-02-03 17:05:25 UTC https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159856930 Not one way... awalter https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159862145 Finding a way to score proficiency and growth while keeping consequences of your decisions in the forefront

]]> 2021-02-03 17:06:14 UTC https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159862145 Jorgensen https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159865390 Every grading decision we make has consequences. ]]> 2021-02-03 17:06:45 UTC https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159865390 "Every grading decision we make has consequences" ... for example, whether to grade homework dbott1 https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159868554 2021-02-03 17:07:16 UTC https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159868554 https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159869735 Its about more students reaching proficiency through authentic demonstrations of learning]]> 2021-02-03 17:07:28 UTC https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159869735 simartin1 https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159871158 2021-02-03 17:07:42 UTC https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159871158 Providing a check list that students can refer to as they grade themselves. Showing them how to correct their own mistakes acruces3 https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159875192 2021-02-03 17:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159875192 Being held accountable for irresponsible behavior does not have to equate to experiencing a punitive response. mjara20 https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159875256 I recently have taken a new approach to motivating my students: 1) If they complete the assignment correctly and turn it in the day it is assigned, they get one point extra credit.
2) If they complete the assignments before class is over, they may leave early and work on missing assignments for my class on other classes. (I also offer them my help with past assignments, should they need it.)]]> 2021-02-03 17:08:25 UTC https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159875256 https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159877671 "Real accountability means teachers deem no essential evidence or demonstrations optional & that students are responsible for all of the learning" ]]> 2021-02-03 17:08:50 UTC https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159877671 "If a student has...not reached the defined minimal level of proficiency, then the student does not pass." iniemela https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159878349 2021-02-03 17:08:57 UTC https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159878349 Students will do work when it is valuable to them. jdenning4 https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159880411 2021-02-03 17:09:18 UTC https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159880411 continued trials and errors to assist students in a desirable outcome that shows real life solutions acruces3 https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159882628 2021-02-03 17:09:41 UTC https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159882628 The focus is more on giving feedback than on giving points. https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159885321 2021-02-03 17:10:05 UTC https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159885321 Real accountability means teachers deem no essential evidence or demonstrations optional and that students are responsible for all the learning. jdenning4 https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159891173 2021-02-03 17:11:04 UTC https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159891173 Zero means: student took no attempt to act on the task. acruces3 https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159892976 2021-02-03 17:11:22 UTC https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159892976 "What is most efficient for teachers is sometimes not most effective for students" iniemela https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159894472 2021-02-03 17:11:37 UTC https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159894472 Consistency is among teachers is beneficial, but conformity is unnecessary. https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159896593 … as long as they don't undermind accuracy and confidence.

]]> 2021-02-03 17:11:59 UTC https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159896593 https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159897303 Each new practice needs a replacement routine.]]> 2021-02-03 17:12:07 UTC https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159897303 providing a certification of some sort showing validation of ability to perform a task to implement in real life scenarios acruces3 https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159897484 2021-02-03 17:12:09 UTC https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159897484 "Don't always take the commonalities between schools as hard and fast rules for standard-based grading." iniemela https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159901743 2021-02-03 17:12:52 UTC https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159901743 simartin1 https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159904802 When does the real world start? Children are not wired like adults.  brains. Research shows our brains undergo a massive reorganization between our 12th and 25th years with extensive remodeling. ]]> 2021-02-03 17:13:22 UTC https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159904802 Jocelyne https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159909114 "real accountability means teachers deem no essential evidence or demonstrations optional & that students are responsible for all of the learning" ]]> 2021-02-03 17:14:06 UTC https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159909114 "If we accept mediocrity, then we send a message that mediocrity is acceptable" wmdawson https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159909731 2021-02-03 17:14:12 UTC https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159909731 https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159911303 As long as grading practices don't undermine accuracy, teachers should implement practices that help students.

]]> 2021-02-03 17:14:27 UTC https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159911303 "What teachers see as consequences may not actually be such for students." iniemela https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159917341 2021-02-03 17:15:28 UTC https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159917341 "The most productive work environments are supportive, strength-based, and often personalized" iniemela https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159924471 2021-02-03 17:16:40 UTC https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159924471 Real accountability mean teachers deem no essential evidence or demonstrations optional and that students are responsible for all learning. https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159925676 2021-02-03 17:16:53 UTC https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159925676 "Children are not wired like adults" wmdawson https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159926278 2021-02-03 17:16:59 UTC https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159926278 "So much of the so-called real world is standards based … one either meets the standard or doesn't." "To become successful adults, students need to learn how to manage their time, be respectful, maximize their efforts toward a task and be a dependable member of a team ….. How do teachers effectively instill these important attributes in their students." https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159961068 2021-02-03 17:22:52 UTC https://padlet.com/bnakamura1/6mhl1iimft7eorr9/wish/1159961068