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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Read it

https://www.gse.harvard.edu/news/19/12/harvard-edcast-grading-equity[/quote]

I'm not sure whether he realizes that the unavoidable conclusion of his argument for accuracy is that you shouldn't grade students at all during the year but just administer a final exam, and that will be the grade.
The problem with that approach is that the vast majority of students have very low self-regulation skills and won't do any work if they're not constantly badgered to do it. The idea of not grading homework and convincing students that they need to do it to learn only works with the kids who knew that in the first place.[/quote]

I've had several articles come up on my news feed from teachers saying that they've stopped grading entirely.  And how happy they are!  [/quote]

Those are some lazy teachers. If you don't grade, check work for accuracy then how do you know if your students are learning?

I am a tough grader. Out of 60 students,  only 6 had A's in reading. My standards are high. However, I have the highest growth rate on district and standardized tests in my school every year. I also have the highest growth for Black and low income students. My data says "exceeds expectations" for those groups. When you look at teachers who have half their class with A's but their data says students are not showing growth is evidence that kids rise to high expectations.

I am ready for the attacks:)[/quote]

And your salary is the same as theirs. Maybe it’s just a job for some people. Why work 10 times harder?[/quote]

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