4th grade math - speed drills??

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Anonymous wrote:Math teacher here-elementary math grades should NOT be taken from Sprints...since you said this isn't a sprint from Eureka, it REALLY shouldn't be graded then. The grading guidance from MCPS is pretty clear. Grades should only be coming from Mid/End of module and then topic quizzes.

Thank you! Is that posted anywhere publicly where parents can see? Is it something I should complain about? In ParentVue they are labeled as “Multiplication Facts”, notably different from the exit tickets, topic quizzes, or mid/end of module assessments. I can’t tell how they are weighted in comparison, since all I see is a letter grade vs the points I see for my MS kid.

Exit tickets should absolutely not be graded either. I don't think the document is supposed to be shared publicly. I would contact your school's staff development teacher-they are the ones in charge of math.

I have seen exit tickets graded at several schools.

Grades as in in the gradebook or just handed back with “grades?” I’m a dp but I teach and math exit ticks are NOT supposed to be taken for gradebook grades. Neither are sprints.

Yes, in gradebook grades at elementary and secondary schools.

[Anonymous]

You are doing your child a disservice by not telling her that speed and accuracy are important. However, if she has an LD or diagnosed anxiety, this might be a blessing in disguise that you’re seeing it so early so that you can get her help.

I know that you said she does not need a tutor, but it sounds like one might be helpful to build her speed and math confidence. You could also work with her yourself as there are plenty of fact fluency practices out there.

I wish more teachers required fact fluency as it really will benefit her In-Class and in future classes.

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Anonymous wrote:Math teacher here-elementary math grades should NOT be taken from Sprints...since you said this isn't a sprint from Eureka, it REALLY shouldn't be graded then. The grading guidance from MCPS is pretty clear. Grades should only be coming from Mid/End of module and then topic quizzes.

Thank you! Is that posted anywhere publicly where parents can see? Is it something I should complain about? In ParentVue they are labeled as “Multiplication Facts”, notably different from the exit tickets, topic quizzes, or mid/end of module assessments. I can’t tell how they are weighted in comparison, since all I see is a letter grade vs the points I see for my MS kid.

Exit tickets should absolutely not be graded either. I don't think the document is supposed to be shared publicly. I would contact your school's staff development teacher-they are the ones in charge of math.

I have seen exit tickets graded at several schools.

Grades as in in the gradebook or just handed back with “grades?” I’m a dp but I teach and math exit ticks are NOT supposed to be taken for gradebook grades. Neither are sprints.

Yes, in gradebook grades at elementary and secondary schools.

Secondary schools don't use Eureka, but okay.

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Anonymous wrote:Math teacher here-elementary math grades should NOT be taken from Sprints...since you said this isn't a sprint from Eureka, it REALLY shouldn't be graded then. The grading guidance from MCPS is pretty clear. Grades should only be coming from Mid/End of module and then topic quizzes.

Thank you! Is that posted anywhere publicly where parents can see? Is it something I should complain about? In ParentVue they are labeled as “Multiplication Facts”, notably different from the exit tickets, topic quizzes, or mid/end of module assessments. I can’t tell how they are weighted in comparison, since all I see is a letter grade vs the points I see for my MS kid.

Exit tickets should absolutely not be graded either. I don't think the document is supposed to be shared publicly. I would contact your school's staff development teacher-they are the ones in charge of math.

I have seen exit tickets graded at several schools.

Grades as in in the gradebook or just handed back with “grades?” I’m a dp but I teach and math exit ticks are NOT supposed to be taken for gradebook grades. Neither are sprints.

Yes, in gradebook grades at elementary and secondary schools.

Secondary schools don't use Eureka, but okay. [/quote

Pp stated exit tickets should not be graded, but okay.

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Anonymous wrote:Math teacher here-elementary math grades should NOT be taken from Sprints...since you said this isn't a sprint from Eureka, it REALLY shouldn't be graded then. The grading guidance from MCPS is pretty clear. Grades should only be coming from Mid/End of module and then topic quizzes.

Thank you! Is that posted anywhere publicly where parents can see? Is it something I should complain about? In ParentVue they are labeled as “Multiplication Facts”, notably different from the exit tickets, topic quizzes, or mid/end of module assessments. I can’t tell how they are weighted in comparison, since all I see is a letter grade vs the points I see for my MS kid.

Exit tickets should absolutely not be graded either. I don't think the document is supposed to be shared publicly. I would contact your school's staff development teacher-they are the ones in charge of math.

I have seen exit tickets graded at several schools.

Grades as in in the gradebook or just handed back with “grades?” I’m a dp but I teach and math exit ticks are NOT supposed to be taken for gradebook grades. Neither are sprints.

Yes, in gradebook grades at elementary and secondary schools.

Secondary schools don't use Eureka, but okay. [/quote

Pp stated exit tickets should not be graded, but okay.

The pp is me. I was referring to elementary students. Eureka math tickets are not to be graded. Exit tickets at secondary schools (which do not use eureka) may be graded- I don’t know, not my area. The OP is inquiring about 4th grade.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Math teacher here-elementary math grades should NOT be taken from Sprints...since you said this isn't a sprint from Eureka, it REALLY shouldn't be graded then. The grading guidance from MCPS is pretty clear. Grades should only be coming from Mid/End of module and then topic quizzes.

Thank you! Is that posted anywhere publicly where parents can see? Is it something I should complain about? In ParentVue they are labeled as “Multiplication Facts”, notably different from the exit tickets, topic quizzes, or mid/end of module assessments. I can’t tell how they are weighted in comparison, since all I see is a letter grade vs the points I see for my MS kid.

Exit tickets should absolutely not be graded either. I don't think the document is supposed to be shared publicly. I would contact your school's staff development teacher-they are the ones in charge of math.

If they share it publicly, parents would be able to hold teachers to account vs. the variation seen across individual teachers & schools. Teachers and schools need some flexibility, but with certain system-wide evaluations affecting the learning opportunities/experiences of individuals (e.g., CES, criteria-based MS magnets, application programs, etc.) there should be a way to ensure that the system is comparing apples to apples.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Math teacher here-elementary math grades should NOT be taken from Sprints...since you said this isn't a sprint from Eureka, it REALLY shouldn't be graded then. The grading guidance from MCPS is pretty clear. Grades should only be coming from Mid/End of module and then topic quizzes.

Thank you! Is that posted anywhere publicly where parents can see? Is it something I should complain about? In ParentVue they are labeled as “Multiplication Facts”, notably different from the exit tickets, topic quizzes, or mid/end of module assessments. I can’t tell how they are weighted in comparison, since all I see is a letter grade vs the points I see for my MS kid.

Exit tickets should absolutely not be graded either. I don't think the document is supposed to be shared publicly. I would contact your school's staff development teacher-they are the ones in charge of math.

If they share it publicly, parents would be able to hold teachers to account vs. the variation seen across individual teachers & schools. Teachers and schools need some flexibility, but with certain system-wide evaluations affecting the learning opportunities/experiences of individuals (e.g., CES, criteria-based MS magnets, application programs, etc.) there should be a way to ensure that the system is comparing apples to apples.

You are concerned by the variation of 4th grade math grades? The kids are in 4th grade. 4th! The grades don’t matter. The variation doesn’t matter. Find something else to worry about. And work with your kid on her facts!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Math teacher here-elementary math grades should NOT be taken from Sprints...since you said this isn't a sprint from Eureka, it REALLY shouldn't be graded then. The grading guidance from MCPS is pretty clear. Grades should only be coming from Mid/End of module and then topic quizzes.

Thank you! Is that posted anywhere publicly where parents can see? Is it something I should complain about? In ParentVue they are labeled as “Multiplication Facts”, notably different from the exit tickets, topic quizzes, or mid/end of module assessments. I can’t tell how they are weighted in comparison, since all I see is a letter grade vs the points I see for my MS kid.

Exit tickets should absolutely not be graded either. I don't think the document is supposed to be shared publicly. I would contact your school's staff development teacher-they are the ones in charge of math.

If they share it publicly, parents would be able to hold teachers to account vs. the variation seen across individual teachers & schools. Teachers and schools need some flexibility, but with certain system-wide evaluations affecting the learning opportunities/experiences of individuals (e.g., CES, criteria-based MS magnets, application programs, etc.) there should be a way to ensure that the system is comparing apples to apples.

You are concerned by the variation of 4th grade math grades? The kids are in 4th grade. 4th! The grades don’t matter. The variation doesn’t matter. Find something else to worry about. And work with your kid on her facts!

Not the OP, who mentioned 4th. Given the direction of some of the replies, I was pointing out where such variation would have impact beyond a quarter's letter grade. First quarter of 5th and second quarter of 3rd, at the moment. 2nd, too, for GT ID, if that is of concern to any.

The point stands.