Grading can seem to be a fairly straightforward matter. Make an assignment, grade it according to the key or rubric, enter it into the gradebook or student information system. The truth is, though, effective assessment and grading are not that simple. What assignment should be graded? How much work on a topic should students do […]
Effective Assessment – Working Through The Imperfections of Grading Read Post »
Several years ago, I realized that the day of the week that Christmas falls on has a large impact on the school calendar for the year. It can change the balance of weeks between the two semesters, adding a week or so to one while taking it away from the other. This may not initially
Every Year is Different – Why Mechanical Solutions are Not Enough Read Post »
I don’t remember much from my classroom management class, but I do remember this statement, “One of the best classroom management tools you have is a good curriculum.” I came back to this statement many times over my years of teaching and it served me well. A good lesson or activity always seemed to make
Classroom Management – The Teacher as the Source of Stability Read Post »