Assessing Chapter 11

Abstract:

This chapter addresses the problem with zeros in the grade book. Apparently, we should think about exchanging a 60 in the grade book for the zeros. Reason being, all the other grades are only 10 points a piece, but the F has a 60 point range. Also, there is the problem with grading everyone fairly, when one classroom can have a wide variety of learners. Also, grading late work becomes a huge task. How are we supposed to deduct points? Do we deduct points per day, or grade letters per day?

Reflection:

All these are really good points. Most of us think grading late work all up to the teacher. Teachers should make a decision that they want to stick to that they think is fair, and let the students know they aren’t going to budge. Also, putting a 60 in a grade book instead of a zero is such a weird idea. None of us have ever had a teacher that has done that. We decided that if a teacher was to put a 60 in the grade book instead of a 0, a lot of the students that don't put effort into school would probably do even less work.