2019-02-28 Jeffco 11 Activities 5 & 6 by mcleod https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c Click on + under your group to add a note! en-us 2019-03-01 00:05:15 UTC 2019-03-01 03:48:57 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Lightdecrease.png Schoolwide Grading https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336720401 1. Yes and no. Most grading practices are left up to teachers. 

2. Growth vs proficiency 
Subjectiveness of grades and have teachers evaluate their own grading policies and reflect
What is important to us as a school  as far as grades are concerned? 
Equity 

3. People's values 
People are emotionally invested in their teaching/classrooms 
Have a conversation school wide about grades

4. CBAM
Who do you need to get buy in for? ]]> 2019-03-01 02:52:22 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336720401 Does this resemble your school https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336720845 ?
How do you transfer standards based grading into Infinite Campus? Sooner or later, there is a denominator.
Other schools match this perfectly.
"My Policy"]]> 2019-03-01 02:56:02 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336720845 Grading https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336721276 1.Yes and no, Some standards based grading and some traditional grading with different weighting.
2. School wide expectations
3. Caught in their ways/ resistant to change]]> 2019-03-01 02:58:51 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336721276 Scenario 2 timothy_ryan2 https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336721735 Our schools have similar problems and issues as this scenario]]> 2019-03-01 03:01:55 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336721735 Scenario 2 timothy_ryan2 https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336721819 It depends on size of school. With a huge school, start with getting departments aligned. Principal signs off]]> 2019-03-01 03:02:40 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336721819 Scenario 2 timothy_ryan2 https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336721910 Empower departments to come up with a grading plan. Ask them to rationalize their plan. Give them scenarios like scenario 1 and make sure they are aligned in how they will address this so I don't have to get those crazy emails.]]> 2019-03-01 03:03:23 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336721910 Grading https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336722442 Effort should not be tied to the academic grade. 

Some teachers don't assign homework. 

Our schools have a similar problem with grading. Like a grade for turning in a syllabus signed by a parent. Worth 50% of the student's grade! 


]]> 2019-03-01 03:07:16 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336722442 Inequities https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336722456 Soft grades are inequity grades and lead to students earning different grades in different classes
Different weights between different content can lead to students earning different grades-- how can we make this more equitable for kids? How can we determine what each grade should represent?

]]> 2019-03-01 03:07:26 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336722456 Scenario 2 timothy_ryan2 https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336722501 Start the discussion the previous year. Consider infinite campus or whatever grading tool you use. New hires need to know they will be in the conversation to start the school year.]]> 2019-03-01 03:07:48 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336722501 kuhrich https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336722903 What defines a 1-3?]]> 2019-03-01 03:10:23 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336722903 Equity in Grading https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336722936 Are we being equitable in our grading practices and how do we ensure that we are giving students of color the same opportunities for success as our white students? ]]> 2019-03-01 03:10:38 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336722936 Separating skills from from content in class. https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336722950
This is what you know. QuizClassworkProjects  

This is what you do: Oral expressionListening Use class time wisely

]]> 2019-03-01 03:10:42 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336722950 Grading kuhrich https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336722985 Schools need to be focused in defining a what is being graded. What lenses are we looking through when grading? Is it for learning or punishment? Is it equitable? How do we reflect on our grading purpose?
 ]]> 2019-03-01 03:11:00 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336722985 Different grade levels: https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336723061 Distinguishing the differences in elementary/middle/high school. “Whole child” is more of a approach in elementary & middle school vs the specialized academics of high school]]> 2019-03-01 03:11:33 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336723061 Do we need grades? https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336723209 Portfolios developed collaboratively with students and teachers.

Even the best colleges like Harvard don't need grades to be admitted.]]> 2019-03-01 03:12:36 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336723209 kuhrich https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336723325 Is homework included in grading? If so, is it for the learning.]]> 2019-03-01 03:13:17 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336723325 Competency based kuhrich https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336723571 2019-03-01 03:14:47 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336723571 Badges kuhrich https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336726472 Try the with the early adopters and those that influence others.]]> 2019-03-01 03:32:30 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336726472 Scenario Four https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336726475 Start with one team
Start with one teacher
Start with a pilot group of informed and volunteer students
Pushback:
Schools with high parent involvement can expect it - communicate well the vision and purpose.
 ]]> 2019-03-01 03:32:31 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336726475 Standards grading & digital badges kmunguia2_1 https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336726519 1. Where do you start? Who do you select? Maybe one grade level or department. Also include your influencers.  
2.  We don't foresee any student push back. This system seems to make understanding grades easier.  Possibly students trying to get into certain colleges would care. We would discuss the why with students as well as the families. 
3. Fighting against a generation of "old school" grading.  Parents will possibly equate #s to letter grades.  We would address their concerns by maintaining transparency and hosting parent info sessions about grading. 
4. We would send out information before the change occurs.  Clear communication, time and opportunity to ask questions. 
5. With the rest of the staff we could offer them mini opportunities to try out standards based grading. within a unit or subject. Maybe we could start with digital badges to get those teachers on board with that part. Integration of content/skill rubrics and have teachers start using them as teaching and grading tools.
6. You may be alone in your classroom or you may get one or two team mates to construct standards based grades or digital badges. You could take student and parent feedback and share it with staff. ]]> 2019-03-01 03:32:42 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336726519 Scenario 3 https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336726568 1.  Choose core group of teachers who have expressed an interest, are experienced teachers.
2. How will this impact my GPA? Or my college applications?  Address it with: You'll have both. 
3. Why do we need to change this? How will this impact my kids' academic chances beyond high school?  What is a "badge?" Why is it necessary?  Address it with: Our staff's philosophy of grades is ______.  We are trying to help your child have a better sense of where their skills and content knowledge actually are so that they can take ownership of their learning. This more accurately mirrors how people are assessed in the workplace through evaluation processes, etc.
4. Helping teachers make the shift from grading by numbers to grading by standards.  Helping the larger community understand why we need this and why it is important.
5.

Badges:
Too techy and kid-centric.  What is the purpose?]]> 2019-03-01 03:32:52 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336726568 Students kuhrich https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336726765 Get buy-in from students in class. Which might get other teachers and students involved. ]]> 2019-03-01 03:33:54 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336726765 New grading https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336726783 Start small, maybe with a couple of content areas.  You get the teachers who are on board to pilot.
May get student push-back because they want the letter grade.  Only because they are not familiar with it.   
If you are at a high school, start with your freshman to roll it out.

]]> 2019-03-01 03:33:58 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336726783 Proactive kuhrich https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336726914 Transparent to students and parents if introduced correctly.]]> 2019-03-01 03:34:50 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336726914 Where to use badges https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336726954 Would you use them in High School?

(Don't start with the seniors!)]]> 2019-03-01 03:35:04 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336726954 Standard based grading khoerl https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336727279 How can we help the community understand 0-4?]]> 2019-03-01 03:36:52 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336727279 Brag Tags kuhrich https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336727451 Can it be ethical, is it shaming, how is it differentiated.]]> 2019-03-01 03:37:46 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336727451 How do you build intrinsic kuhrich https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336727620 motivation?]]> 2019-03-01 03:38:56 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336727620 Not yet! kuhrich https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336727713 2019-03-01 03:39:27 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336727713 Standards https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336727931 1.  Early adopters.
2. Freshman or students who are lower performing.
3. Not understanding this new grading system. 
4. ]]> 2019-03-01 03:40:28 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336727931 Need systemic discussion kuhrich https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336727979 and training.]]> 2019-03-01 03:40:43 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336727979 Communication https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336729341 2019-03-01 03:47:29 UTC https://padlet.com/scottmcleod/20190228jeffco11c/wish/336729341