Practical Solutions for Serious Problems in Standards-Based Grading

Practical Solutions for Serious Problems in Standards-Based Grading

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<br /> <p><strong><em>Implement standards-based grading practices that accurately and equitably report student achievement!</em></strong></p> <p>Standards-based education poses a variety of challenges for grading and reporting practices. This edited volume examines critical issues in standards-based grading and provides specific suggestions for improving policies and practices at the school and classroom levels. The chapters:</p> <ul> <li>Describe traditional school practices that inhibit the implementation of standards-based grading</li> <li>Address how teachers can assign fair and accurate grades to English language learners and students with special needs</li> <li>Examine legal issues related to grading </li> <li>Discuss why report card grades and large-scale assessment scores may vary</li> <li>Offer communication strategies with parents</li> <li></li> </ul>