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A Better Grading System: Standards-Based, Student-Centered Assessment - ProQuest - 1 views

  • A standards-based approach to assessment still holds students accountable for the work they need to do to make progress, but it leaves teachers free to individualize and leaves stu- dents free to concentrate on learning.
  • Standards-Based Grades
  • because the focus is on what the student is learning rather than how much the student is doing.
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  • Students don't need end- less essays and tests to know they are making prog- ress
  • Partner work, small-group discussion and improvisation, the writing workshop, rehearsal and performance, coaching from the teacher-all these reflect back to the learner the effects of his language actions"
  • a student-centered approach does not relieve students of responsibility to participate in all as- pects of their class, but it does release them from the chore of doing assignments for the sole purpose of protecting their final grade.
  • Students need to receive the clear message that evaluation is a partnership be- tween themselves and their teacher.
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