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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]What are 90% grades and 10% grades?[/quote]

The overall weight of those graded assignments on the final grade.

For example, in my child's math class, all the homework grades count towards 10% of the overall grade.   Quizzes and test count toward 90% of the overall grade.

So if a child scored 100% average on all homework assignments, and 80% average on all quizzes/tests, then they end up with an 82 in the class because the homework grades can't really pull up bad quiz/test score.[/quote]

Another things is that all 10% category grades are for completion (or attempt really). A student can earn a 100%, a 90% for turning it in late, or 0% for not turning it in. It’s not a true assessment of understanding. Just grade inflation. And it confusing parents who see a string of As. This is one reason MCPS finally decided to limit the number of grades in the 10% category.[/quote]

OMG everything is grade inflation with you isn't it? Can this ever be about learning and retention?[/quote]

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