I certainly see that point Ann. I teach third--we don't grade homework--we check it together in class. But if a student doesn't turn it in they miss part of their recess to do it. This is to reinforce the concept being taught as well as the concept that work assigned needs to be done--and brought back. Grownups can be fired from their jobs if their boss asks them to do something and they don't do it.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ann Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2006 4:16 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Listserv Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] more grading Gina and Jennifer, I love the discussion going on in regard to grading and assessment. Having just attended a conference on assessment, the speaker was very clear about not grading on participation, attendance, being prepared with materials and supplies, and homework done for practice. At times homework is unfinished class work, such as a writing being used for assessment. Gina made a comment "Therefore, we don't give zeros for assignments that are not turned in. " That is hard to swallow for those of us who need to prepare students. I explain this to my students every year to the fact that you won't ever be able to play the piano very well, if you don't practice. Some will have a natural talent, yet others will struggle just to move their fingers. The larger question in this issue is the one everyone is thinking.....How do you motivate kids to turn in their work if they don't receive credit for it? Once they catch on to the fact that you won't give a zero for a missing assignment, why bother to do it? I struggle with that also. Ann _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org.
