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Communicating about student achievement requires CALM grades - grades that are consistent, accurate, learning-focused and meaningful. To meet these four conditions, educators need to ask several essential questions: 1. To what extent am I confident that students in my school/district receive grades that are consistent, accurate, learning-focused, and meaningful? 2. To what extent am I confident that the grades I determine for my students acc...

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In many schools grading is still a "mass and a mess." Although teaching has become increasingly standards based, and we know more than we ever knew about how people learn, traditional grading practices persist, especially in middle and high schools. These practices often not only result in ineffective communication about student achievement, but also may actually harm students and misrepresent their learning. Thus the need for this "Repair Kit...

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After using these concepts and procedures for the past four years, I would recommend O'Connor's approach to all teachers who believe that grades should clearly communicate actual student learning. For educators who want to make grades more meaningful and useful to students, parents, and teachers, this is the book to read'-Forrest Clark, Math Teacher , Nisqually Middle School, Lacey, WA 'O'Connor not only provides readers with valuable inform...

This comprehensive multimedia presentation, based on the third edition of Ken O'Connor's bestseller, provides staff developers with the ideal resources for helping K-12 teachers apply effective grading strategies that encourage student success. Participants will be able to refine their methods and ensure that grading practices - Honor the learning process and include students in both learning and assessment - Reflect definitive information ab...