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AllThingsPLC » Blog Archive » Should Homework Be Graded? - 0 views

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    • Jill Urich
      Jill Urich on 07 Jul 09
       
      Here is an interesting article on homework and grading!
    • Kandi Hensel
      Kandi Hensel on 07 Jul 09
       
      I agree!
    • Russ Goerend
      Russ Goerend on 08 Jul 09
       
      I added my thoughts and I'd love to hear the thoughts of others!
    • Susan Hope
      Susan Hope on 13 Oct 10
       
      Demonstrating proficiency without doing the homework or practice makes me wonder about the homework assigned. If the skill can be demonstrated without the practice obviously the practice is not needed.
  • Homework should not be drudgery, however it has become that.
    • Kandi Hensel
      Kandi Hensel on 07 Jul 09
       
      The tough part is that some parents expect homework for responsibility purposes because that is what they remember from school.
  • This relatively straightforward question actually raises several significant issues such as, “What does a grade represent in our school?”
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  • If the work is deemed essential to a student’s learning, that student should not have the option of taking a zero but instead should be required to complete the work.
    • Russ Goerend
      Russ Goerend on 08 Jul 09
       
      This is important to note as well. A zero says we failed the student, not the other way around -- to be dramatic.
  • It can be used to reinforce the skills and concepts taught in class.
    • Russ Goerend
      Russ Goerend on 08 Jul 09
       
      This assumes the students has a reinforceable understanding of the skills and concepts. Otherwise, it's just doing something in the wrong way over and over.
  • It can teach students responsibility and maturity.
    • Russ Goerend
      Russ Goerend on 08 Jul 09
       
      This is a self-fulfilling prophecy. The only reason it's "mature" to do homework is because students are given more as they get older. Responsibility comes from setting and meeting deadlines, not from having deadlines set for you.
  • It can even sometimes be used as the saving grace for a student who isn’t a good “test-taker”.
    • Russ Goerend
      Russ Goerend on 08 Jul 09
       
      Which is a great reason to move far away from the model of giving every student the same homework assignment every night.
  • laziness
    • Russ Goerend
      Russ Goerend on 08 Jul 09
       
      I agree with the commenter's point, except for equating not doing homework with being lazy. If I already have mastery of a skill and I refuse to do 40 problems that I already have mastery of, it's not laziness, it's choosing to use my time doing something that interests me -- or perhaps learning a new skill.
  • The problem with homework is not homework itself, but how we have come to use it; not as a teaching tool but as a behavior modification tool.
    • Russ Goerend
      Russ Goerend on 08 Jul 09
       
      Nail on the head, right here!
  • “The student has demonstrated the achievement of a clearly defined standard.”
    • Adam Shockey
      Adam Shockey on 17 Jul 09
       
      In my opinion, equally important is that we're not grading the behavior of the student, we're focused on the students' "achievement of a clearly defined standard." If a student's grade reflects any number of missing assignments rather than a failure to understand the concept, are the assignments appropriate for that student, or is something else preventing the completion of the assignments?
    • Susan Hope
      Susan Hope on 13 Oct 10
       
      If the student can demonstrate the skill without the practice, do we have the right "skill" to be teaching the student?
Russ Goerend

Grading for Learning « Straight Talk from an HSD 1J Board Member - 0 views

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shared by Russ Goerend on 27 Sep 09 - Cached
  • Russ Goerend on 27 Sep 09
     
    We should really pick this apart as a group.
Russ Goerend

ASCD Inservice: Dethroning the Sacred Gods of Grading - 0 views

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shared by Russ Goerend on 25 Sep 09 - Cached
  • nancy schroeder on 27 Sep 09
     
    Boy, did that title catch my attention. I have never heard of the author before, but loved what he had to say...wish I could go to the conference. He seems to be a mixture of Wormeli and DeFour. Was really interested in what he had to say about teacher leaders and would like to know more about Marzano's rubric that seemeds to be a solution to the ills of grading and traditional testing. Thanks for sharing!
Russ Goerend

MeTA musings: (In)formative assessment: LESS grading and MORE feedback - 0 views

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shared by Russ Goerend on 25 Aug 09 - Cached
  • Russ Goerend on 25 Aug 09
     
    Blog post re: formative assessment and standards-based grading
Russ Goerend

What Is Effective Technology Integration? | Clif's Notes - 0 views

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shared by Russ Goerend on 25 Jun 09 - Cached
  • A teacher keeps attendance and grade records on the computer.
    • Russ Goerend
      Russ Goerend on 25 Jun 09
       
      If the computer is connected to the office, meaning there won't be prinouts and wasted paper, then I'd say "sure, this is effective."
  • B. Students use concept mapping software to help them organize information for a research paper. C. A first grade class practices math facts while playing Number Munchers in the computer lab.
    • Russ Goerend
      Russ Goerend on 25 Jun 09
       
      If the technology is being used to support the learning, then I'd say "Yes." If it was "How can I use tech? If we play Number Munchers/use concept mapping software, then we'll find some way to make it learning" then I'd say "no." Learning comes first.
  • D. Students use the classroom computers to check their email and read the news at ESPN.com during their free time.
    • Russ Goerend
      Russ Goerend on 25 Jun 09
       
      I'm going to say "yes" and defend it this way: #1 we *do not* own our students' time. Even when they are in school. The two examples Clif gives show students engaged in Literacy of their own making. That is great!
Jill Urich

The Truth About Homework - 0 views

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Grading Homework

shared by Jill Urich on 14 Jul 09 - Cached
  • Jill Urich on 14 Jul 09
     
    Russ shared this article with me. It provides another meaningful perspective for us to consider when discussing Wormeli's book on grading and homework! :-)
Russ Goerend

100 Incredibly Inspiring Blog Posts for Educators - Learn-gasm - 0 views

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shared by Russ Goerend on 21 Jul 09 - Cached
  • Examine the educational value of taking learning–and students–out of the classroom.
  • Directed more specifically at parents, but an important reminder for educators as well, this post shares why children should learn about finances from an early age.
  • Find out about this initiative at the Library of Congress and why teachers should support primary sources for students.
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  • This blog post offers a gentle reminder that the best way to get a student to do their own homework is by assigning child-appropriate tasks.
  • Learn about the importance of IEPs and how you can better serve your students by understanding what is written in them.
  • This teacher explains how she used Chatzy with a 7th grade class to work on Internet safety and technology.
  • Read this post for an inspirational way to use Skype in the classroom to connect your students with others around the world.
  • This blog post includes an hour-long presentation on copyright issues specifically for teachers.
  • Learn about digital portfolios and why they matter to you as an educator.
  • Advocating preparing students for life and successful careers doesn’t have to depend on college, this blogger explores the possibility of students who are not college material still succeeding.
  • This brief post urges educators to help recognized untapped potential in students.
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