November+04

Read Wormeli, Chapters 10-12. Respond to discussions by 5 pm, November 9.

The grading letter is due Monday, Nov. 11.

In the grading letter, you are writing to parents to explain how grades are earned. You must include what you grade (tests, projects, classwork, homework) and if you differentiate the weighting of grades by category (tests and projects, homework, final exam). You must describe your grading scale and what each interval in the grade means. For example, if 90-100 equals an A, you must explain what the A means in regards to student mastery of course material. Include your grading philosoply, which is your explanation for why you grade the way you do. You need to justify your grading practices as to how those practices support student achievement.

Sample letters: Letter 1 is a weak letter but I point out areas where clarity is lacking. Letter 2 is a little bit too long, but there are strong connections between philosophy and practice. []

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