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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Where is the research that indicates this style of gradebook is superior to a traditional gradebook for all course types? This is being pushed out to ALL high schools starting next year and staff are raising concerns as it does not seem to be grounded in research. While there are some positives to this grading model for some courses, it does not seem suited to all content areas.

Why is FCPS adopting policies that are not thoroughly researched, tested, and proven? Where is the peer reviewed educational research that clearly indicates this is the right approach for all ? [/quote]

They have compared it to the traditional gradebook and the final grade averages out to be the same. The difference is it is far easier to make assignments up with a rolling gradebook and you don’t have to worry if a student misses the last week of the quarter because the gradebook never really closes. They can make it up after the quarter ends without penalty. Grades are easily updated. It takes the worry out about hard and fast deadlines. We love it.[/quote]

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