MV Department Chairs 2/3/2021 by Kenneth Kahn https://padlet.com/kkahn4/kk6epiefexshp9xo Reforming Assessment & Grading Practices en-us 2021-02-03 17:27:50 UTC 2026-02-24 18:55:57 UTC hello@padlet.com What common grading policies currently exist in your department?How do the common grading policies benefit teachers?How do the common grading policies benefit students?How do these grading policies encompass the Three Pillars of Equitable Assessment (Accurate, Bias-Resistant, and Motivational)? kkahn4 https://padlet.com/kkahn4/kk6epiefexshp9xo/wish/1160082241 2021-02-03 17:43:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kkahn4/kk6epiefexshp9xo/wish/1160082241 What common grading policies currently exist in your department?How do the common grading policies benefit teachers?How do the common grading policies benefit students?How do these grading policies encompass the Three Pillars of Equitable Assessment (Accurate, Bias-Resistant, and Motivational)? kkahn4 https://padlet.com/kkahn4/kk6epiefexshp9xo/wish/1160082762 2021-02-03 17:43:48 UTC https://padlet.com/kkahn4/kk6epiefexshp9xo/wish/1160082762 What common grading policies currently exist in your department?How do the common grading policies benefit teachers?How do the common grading policies benefit students?How do these grading policies encompass the Three Pillars of Equitable Assessment (Accurate, Bias-Resistant, and Motivational)? kkahn4 https://padlet.com/kkahn4/kk6epiefexshp9xo/wish/1160083191 2021-02-03 17:43:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kkahn4/kk6epiefexshp9xo/wish/1160083191 What common grading policies currently exist in your department?How do the common grading policies benefit teachers?How do the common grading policies benefit students?How do these grading policies encompass the Three Pillars of Equitable Assessment (Accurate, Bias-Resistant, and Motivational)? kkahn4 https://padlet.com/kkahn4/kk6epiefexshp9xo/wish/1160083489 2021-02-03 17:43:56 UTC https://padlet.com/kkahn4/kk6epiefexshp9xo/wish/1160083489 What common grading policies currently exist in your department?How do the common grading policies benefit teachers?How do the common grading policies benefit students?How do these grading policies encompass the Three Pillars of Equitable Assessment (Accurate, Bias-Resistant, and Motivational)? kkahn4 https://padlet.com/kkahn4/kk6epiefexshp9xo/wish/1160083757 2021-02-03 17:43:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kkahn4/kk6epiefexshp9xo/wish/1160083757 What common grading policies currently exist in your department?How do the common grading policies benefit teachers?How do the common grading policies benefit students?How do these grading policies encompass the Three Pillars of Equitable Assessment (Accurate, Bias-Resistant, and Motivational)? kkahn4 https://padlet.com/kkahn4/kk6epiefexshp9xo/wish/1160084686 2021-02-03 17:44:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kkahn4/kk6epiefexshp9xo/wish/1160084686 What common grading policies currently exist in your department?How do the common grading policies benefit teachers?How do the common grading policies benefit students?How do these grading policies encompass the Three Pillars of Equitable Assessment (Accurate, Bias-Resistant, and Motivational)? kkahn4 https://padlet.com/kkahn4/kk6epiefexshp9xo/wish/1160084953 2021-02-03 17:44:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kkahn4/kk6epiefexshp9xo/wish/1160084953 What common grading policies currently exist in your department?How do the common grading policies benefit teachers?How do the common grading policies benefit students?How do these grading policies encompass the Three Pillars of Equitable Assessment (Accurate, Bias-Resistant, and Motivational)? kkahn4 https://padlet.com/kkahn4/kk6epiefexshp9xo/wish/1160085195 2021-02-03 17:44:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kkahn4/kk6epiefexshp9xo/wish/1160085195 What common grading policies currently exist in your department?How do the common grading policies benefit teachers?How do the common grading policies benefit students?How do these grading policies encompass the Three Pillars of Equitable Assessment (Accurate, Bias-Resistant, and Motivational)? kkahn4 https://padlet.com/kkahn4/kk6epiefexshp9xo/wish/1160085413 2021-02-03 17:44:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kkahn4/kk6epiefexshp9xo/wish/1160085413 What common grading policies currently exist in your department?How do the common grading policies benefit teachers?How do the common grading policies benefit students?How do these grading policies encompass the Three Pillars of Equitable Assessment (Accurate, Bias-Resistant, and Motivational)? kkahn4 https://padlet.com/kkahn4/kk6epiefexshp9xo/wish/1160085635 2021-02-03 17:44:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kkahn4/kk6epiefexshp9xo/wish/1160085635 What common grading policies currently exist in your department?How do the common grading policies benefit teachers?How do the common grading policies benefit students?How do these grading policies encompass the Three Pillars of Equitable Assessment (Accurate, Bias-Resistant, and Motivational)? kkahn4 https://padlet.com/kkahn4/kk6epiefexshp9xo/wish/1160086281 2021-02-03 17:44:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kkahn4/kk6epiefexshp9xo/wish/1160086281 What changes/adjustments can be made to grading policies to further encompass the Three Pillars of Equitable Assessment (Accurate, Bias-Resistant, and Motivational)? kkahn4 https://padlet.com/kkahn4/kk6epiefexshp9xo/wish/1160094970 2021-02-03 17:45:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kkahn4/kk6epiefexshp9xo/wish/1160094970 What changes/adjustments can be made to grading policies to further encompass the Three Pillars of Equitable Assessment (Accurate, Bias-Resistant, and Motivational)? kkahn4 https://padlet.com/kkahn4/kk6epiefexshp9xo/wish/1160095321 2021-02-03 17:45:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kkahn4/kk6epiefexshp9xo/wish/1160095321 What changes/adjustments can be made to grading policies to further encompass the Three Pillars of Equitable Assessment (Accurate, Bias-Resistant, and Motivational)? kkahn4 https://padlet.com/kkahn4/kk6epiefexshp9xo/wish/1160095552 2021-02-03 17:45:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kkahn4/kk6epiefexshp9xo/wish/1160095552 What changes/adjustments can be made to grading policies to further encompass the Three Pillars of Equitable Assessment (Accurate, Bias-Resistant, and Motivational)? kkahn4 https://padlet.com/kkahn4/kk6epiefexshp9xo/wish/1160095755 2021-02-03 17:46:00 UTC https://padlet.com/kkahn4/kk6epiefexshp9xo/wish/1160095755 What changes/adjustments can be made to grading policies to further encompass the Three Pillars of Equitable Assessment (Accurate, Bias-Resistant, and Motivational)? kkahn4 https://padlet.com/kkahn4/kk6epiefexshp9xo/wish/1160095959 2021-02-03 17:46:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kkahn4/kk6epiefexshp9xo/wish/1160095959 What changes/adjustments can be made to grading policies to further encompass the Three Pillars of Equitable Assessment (Accurate, Bias-Resistant, and Motivational)? kkahn4 https://padlet.com/kkahn4/kk6epiefexshp9xo/wish/1160096157 2021-02-03 17:46:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kkahn4/kk6epiefexshp9xo/wish/1160096157 What changes/adjustments can be made to grading policies to further encompass the Three Pillars of Equitable Assessment (Accurate, Bias-Resistant, and Motivational)? kkahn4 https://padlet.com/kkahn4/kk6epiefexshp9xo/wish/1160096341 2021-02-03 17:46:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kkahn4/kk6epiefexshp9xo/wish/1160096341 What changes/adjustments can be made to grading policies to further encompass the Three Pillars of Equitable Assessment (Accurate, Bias-Resistant, and Motivational)? kkahn4 https://padlet.com/kkahn4/kk6epiefexshp9xo/wish/1160096588 2021-02-03 17:46:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kkahn4/kk6epiefexshp9xo/wish/1160096588 What changes/adjustments can be made to grading policies to further encompass the Three Pillars of Equitable Assessment (Accurate, Bias-Resistant, and Motivational)? kkahn4 https://padlet.com/kkahn4/kk6epiefexshp9xo/wish/1160096848 2021-02-03 17:46:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kkahn4/kk6epiefexshp9xo/wish/1160096848 What changes/adjustments can be made to grading policies to further encompass the Three Pillars of Equitable Assessment (Accurate, Bias-Resistant, and Motivational)? kkahn4 https://padlet.com/kkahn4/kk6epiefexshp9xo/wish/1160097060 2021-02-03 17:46:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kkahn4/kk6epiefexshp9xo/wish/1160097060 What changes/adjustments can be made to grading policies to further encompass the Three Pillars of Equitable Assessment (Accurate, Bias-Resistant, and Motivational)? kkahn4 https://padlet.com/kkahn4/kk6epiefexshp9xo/wish/1160097545 2021-02-03 17:46:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kkahn4/kk6epiefexshp9xo/wish/1160097545 clum5 https://padlet.com/kkahn4/kk6epiefexshp9xo/wish/1201358332 Grading in our Department is based  on a two tiers of essential skills: 
Tier 1:  (1) processing simple instruction (both written and auditory), (2) demonstration of understanding through effective completion of simple organizational tasks.

Tier 2: (1) demonstrating understanding of the both the substantive and affect-related goals of the course, (2) demonstrating a willingness to effectively collaborate with peers to create a positive learning environment

Assessments are common across all courses, and reflect the learning outcome of commitment to self-improvement and contribution to the learning environment. 

THERE ARE NO ASSESSMENTS BASED ON PHYSICAL APTITUDES.

This benefits both teachers and students in clarifying and supporting the objectives and learning outcomes. Differentiated instruction, therefore, is embedded in the structure of the course.  The aptitude being assessed is internal, a function of positive attitude and willingness to improve.  Because physical aptitudes have been removed, the content is accessible to any and every student regardless of prior experience physically, academically or culturally. 

The accuracy of the assessment model is enhanced by regular and consistent student interaction and the relationships formed with each student throughout the year.  Formative assessments occur daily through observation of the student and her interaction with both peers and tasks. Assessments develop with each interaction, and therefore become progressively more accurate throughout the year. 

Bias-resistance is also embedded in the assessment structure by nature of the content itself.  Affect can be assessed regardless of language or prior experience.  A student-centered learning (specifically in the context of the course objectives and learning outcomes) environment allows each individual class period to develop independently based on the population of the class.  

The motivational aspect of the assessment system is also embedded in the substance of the content.  When criteria for assessment is based on a student's ability to demonstrate a willingness to (1) engage in self-improvement both physically, organizationally, and emotionally, and (2) actively contribute to a positive environment through collaboration and peer interaction, the idea of positive grading outcomes and positive personal outcomes are naturally linked together.  ]]> 2021-02-14 16:22:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kkahn4/kk6epiefexshp9xo/wish/1201358332 Changes/Adjustments clum5 https://padlet.com/kkahn4/kk6epiefexshp9xo/wish/1201444054 Our standard assessment system can be further developed in the context of all three pillars.  The first priority would be to integrate the most successful pieces of our remote learning procedures and content in to regular in-person instruction.  Traditionally students who struggle with poor performance in our courses do so from lack of will not lack of skill.  Effective integration of some of the tools that have been developed through remote learning could possibly address student motivational needs.  

What remains unclear is the extent to which adjustments to grading policies can be used as RTI. In other words, it seems possible that equitable assessment could improve independently of student performance. It seems that equitable assessment development and RTI have related, but independent goals. In the context of the will vs. skill problem-solving model, it is unclear which would be the more appropriate domain to address the issue of will, or how best to define the problem of will as a first step. ]]> 2021-02-14 17:09:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kkahn4/kk6epiefexshp9xo/wish/1201444054