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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m hearing rumors that the second marking period will bring substantial and worrisome changes to the grading policy for secondary schools. Normally, I ignore rumors until I see the memo, but several reputable sources at school and county levels independently tell me and other teachers the same things: 
Starting 11/9, the maximum number of assignments will be 12 for the entire marking period. 
No more than 8 assignments can be in the 90% category. 
All assignments in the 90% category can be redone multiple times.
This change is in response to parent complaints about student stress.

I’m very sensitive to student stress, but if this is true, I think it is alarming.

If you as a parent have complained about student stress, is this what you wanted?[/quote]

Sounds great! This will allow kids to learn even more.[/quote]

I am very much in favor of a reduction in student stress.  I think a grading policy like this can help.  I think constant testing is incredibly stressful.  With 7 classes in high school. my kid seems to have some type of test every day.  Often multiple tests in a day.  If a retake is needed, it is no small feat to accomplish it and earn a higher grade.

There are definitely many smart kids in HS right now, who just did not receive adequate instruction (in Math and Foreign language especially), who need to have the time to learn/relearn fundamental underpinnings. This might not be a perfect plan, but I am happy to hear that MCPS has taken secondary student stress seriously and is willing to act to reduce stressors.[/quote]

I was stressed in HS and can’t even imagine how bad it is now. My 9th grader has hours of homework and tests or quizzes nearly every day.  I don’t know what the solution is but I wish they would focus more on making sure the kids are learning and absorbing the information rather than testing.

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It’s hard to manage all the various and learning styles. One kid prefers more frequent quizzes that are worth less than another kid who prefers fewer tests that cover more material and are worth more.[/quote]

That's interesting. I hope they learn to adapt. I hear that's an important skill in life.[/quote]

I was referring to administrators having to pick one way to grade across the county.  Too bad you don’t seem decent. I hear that’s an important trait in life.[/quote]

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