Grading Policy Thoughts by Danielle Lacey-Jackson https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3 Share with us your thoughts, concerns, and questions about the 2021-2022 grading policy. en-us 2021-08-09 05:21:05 UTC 2021-08-09 19:09:15 UTC hello@padlet.com I don't have to grade homework! Yay! https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673119245 2021-08-09 16:59:52 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673119245 Consistency! That’s a great thing. https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673119274 2021-08-09 16:59:54 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673119274 I think it helps students get grades that show what they know. https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673119641 2021-08-09 17:00:16 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673119641 https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673119751 can we use a 0 as a place holder until the assignment is turned in? ]]> 2021-08-09 17:00:22 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673119751 It supports mastery. https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673119765 2021-08-09 17:00:23 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673119765 Kids won't do the practice and fail daily assessments and quizzes https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673119792 2021-08-09 17:00:24 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673119792 First Weeks kathleen_thompson3 https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673119831 If we are taking the first couple weeks to build our classroom community, how do we adhere to the 2 grades per week?]]> 2021-08-09 17:00:27 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673119831 Consequences https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673119854 What are the consequences for late work? ]]> 2021-08-09 17:00:29 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673119854 I like the flexibility of the grading policy and the ability to have teacher discretion. https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673119856 2021-08-09 17:00:29 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673119856 I really like the changes to the grading policy! Specifically the late work policy! amy_hinds https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673119865 2021-08-09 17:00:30 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673119865 What I Like https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673119897 In the scope of the Growth Mindset, yes, this new policy has potential to help students see purpose in mastering their assignments.]]> 2021-08-09 17:00:32 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673119897 https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673119927 I like the growth mindset aspect of this grading policy, and I think that it worked fine last year because only a handful of my students waited until the very end of the marking period to turn in missing work. ]]> 2021-08-09 17:00:34 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673119927 For the late policy, it said that there would be consequences for consistent late work. What are they? https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673120021 2021-08-09 17:00:39 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673120021 https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673120043 We need at least a week for late assignments, probably more ]]> 2021-08-09 17:00:41 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673120043 https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673120048 Students not taking their assignments seriously until progress reports come in. Eventually, they will start falling behind.]]> 2021-08-09 17:00:41 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673120048 https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673120314 Consistency across the board.]]> 2021-08-09 17:00:57 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673120314 Not enough time to grade https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673120386 I grade all late work and give feedback; 3 days isn’t enough time. Could we have more days, please. ]]> 2021-08-09 17:01:00 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673120386 https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673120484 I like the intent to align our grading philosophy. ]]> 2021-08-09 17:01:06 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673120484 Late work https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673120555 We also have a responsibility to teach integrity.  Is it fair to the student who turns their work in on time that shows learning to earn the same A as the one who turns 9 weeks of work in in the last 3 days?  Feedback will ensure growth, but grades should also reflect the responsibility piece

]]> 2021-08-09 17:01:12 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673120555 Thank you for clarification. https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673120640 2021-08-09 17:01:16 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673120640 I always give full credit but I would like to have the late policy for each unit or three weeks.. I want them focused on what I am teaching now and not what was taught. mark_broadway https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673120680 2021-08-09 17:01:19 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673120680 Will we use class time for make up work? If not, we may have a lot of before and after school time required to help kids catch up. https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673120752 2021-08-09 17:01:24 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673120752 https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673120799 I love this! This is a great lesson learned from last year.]]> 2021-08-09 17:01:26 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673120799 https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673120865 can we give a student a grade for meeting a deadline? that is the name of the assignment “meeting a deadline”]]> 2021-08-09 17:01:30 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673120865 https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673121045 I agree because you have a true reflection of student knowledge.]]> 2021-08-09 17:01:37 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673121045 https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673121172 I appreciate everything that you have provided today.]]> 2021-08-09 17:01:44 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673121172 Great job covering this subject in an engaging way! https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673121310 2021-08-09 17:01:53 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673121310 The grade percentages are consistent throughout the school. https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673121446 2021-08-09 17:02:01 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673121446 I am concerned that many students won't feel the need to turn stuff in on time and will wait until the last minute to turn stuff in which means they might forget what was taught and will also create a huge grading load for the teacher. https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673121478 2021-08-09 17:02:03 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673121478 https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673121481 I’m still concerned that teachers will not update their grades weekly, making it difficult for support teachers and paras to know how to support students and which assignments to work on. I’d like a way for that to be enforced better this year ]]> 2021-08-09 17:02:04 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673121481 I will not give homework to students. https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673121486 2021-08-09 17:02:04 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673121486 https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673121685 I like that the students get more time, however I think it needs to be changed to 1 day . Most students will take advantage of 3 day late work policy and wait until that time to turn in the work.]]> 2021-08-09 17:02:17 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673121685 It's about time!!! Students often don't want to finish it if they don't get full credit https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673121818 https://forms.gle/VGsWu778emkqu7Jm8]]> 2021-08-09 17:02:25 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673121818 I would like more than 3 days before a grading period for students to turn in late assignments. https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673121966 2021-08-09 17:02:35 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673121966 annmarie_morris https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673122135 I think it will be important to put a system in place to address missing work PRIOR to the last 3 days of the grading period. Perhaps, if a student is missing more than 3 assignments there is a mandatory session (like we did with detention last year) that they have to attend. If we are truly working towards behavior change, let's put a consistent system into place that will promote those changes. ]]> 2021-08-09 17:02:46 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673122135 I'm concerned students will take advantage of the 3 days late policy and could teach lack of responsibility and respect of teachers' time and deadlines. I feel a 2 week grace period could be more helpful and set expectations for deadlines. https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673122163 2021-08-09 17:02:49 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673122163 https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673122337 While I agree with grading on the knowledge, I disagree that responsibility shouldn't play a part in the grading (turning things in on time). There are too many real world stories I hear about frustrations of workers who don't get their work done on time and that affects their bosses ability to get their work done on time and so on.]]> 2021-08-09 17:03:00 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673122337 Students without organizational skills have a hard time realizing what they need to do https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673122480 2021-08-09 17:03:10 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673122480 https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673122523 I love the reasoning behind this. It makes sense and I like it!]]> 2021-08-09 17:03:13 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673122523 I like consistency https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673122631 2021-08-09 17:03:21 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673122631 I think it will encourage the students who struggle https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673122853 2021-08-09 17:03:31 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673122853 When there is no urgency to complete an assignment, what happens when you set aside a day to present projects, etc. and half the class does not have it done? You do not have the class time to set aside to come back to this. https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673122865 2021-08-09 17:03:32 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673122865 When Assignment Need to Be Turned In https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673122900 Three days before the end of the grading period is too short. Late work should be turned in at least one full academic week before the end of the grading period if feedback is expected]]> 2021-08-09 17:03:34 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673122900 CKH's must be done with due diligence, so will the time for this be respected and grace given for in-class activities to build rapport for the year's foundational process? edward_robertson https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673122967 2021-08-09 17:03:38 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673122967 Thank you for turning your presentation into a game so we were engaged! https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673123103 2021-08-09 17:03:45 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673123103 what are the disciplinary consequences for late work? https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673123230 2021-08-09 17:03:54 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673123230 https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673123461 We will need to find other consequences for students that want to procrastinate and turn in everything at the end. This could lead to poor work and frustrated teachers. One idea would be to have students stay and complete work not submitted in a timely manner to have guided practice.]]> 2021-08-09 17:04:09 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673123461 https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673123551 Need to brainstorm a way to mesh knowledge and responsibility and find a compromise.]]> 2021-08-09 17:04:15 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673123551 Still district Policy on up to a 70 on tests/quizzes, or is it that a student gets the higher of the grade on retakes/corrections? lynda_garinger https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673123718 2021-08-09 17:04:25 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673123718 https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673123729 When I was in school I appreciated having real consequences for non completion- I was the kind of kid who needed more structure to keep me on track. I like the idea of reinventing what a grade means, but kids need to buy into that too. ]]> 2021-08-09 17:04:26 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673123729 Is feedback required on every assignment? How much feedback is required? https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673123968 2021-08-09 17:04:41 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673123968 Teachers HAVE to enter grades with fidelity so students and parents are able to be consistent. https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673124503 2021-08-09 17:05:18 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673124503 https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673125589 Kids not getting their skill building practice that they need for the next topic on time if they wait too long to finally complete the assignment. For some students, not having a more immediate due date might cause them to choose procrastination which may lead to them struggling during future units.]]> 2021-08-09 17:06:29 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673125589 https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673127347 Can we change the due date to a week before the end, with teacher discretion on individual situations. This would give more time to grade and give meaningful feedback and time for the student to try again if they get a low grade.]]> 2021-08-09 17:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/danielle_jackso/x8k98861gf20ydw3/wish/1673127347