On May 10, 2008, at 7:54 AM, Deb Holden wrote: > > Gina: we have wrestled with this for years also. What we finally came > up with was a reading grading rubric which added up to 100%. Different > portions at different times of the year are weighted differently. For > instance, out students are to be reading a certain number of books > independently each quarter; what is their actual reading level; fluency > level; do they complete their Reading at Home Log; use of Reading > Strategies; level of independent reading behaviors in the classroom; > etc.--what ever you value in your classroom for reading growth. This > seems to give the parents and students an accurate picture of the whole > student, and more challenged readers have an opportunity to bring their > grade up with effort. I think there is an old example of one on the > tools page. This has worked for my grade level very well for the past > three years. Hope I've explained this with some clarity.
I like that your grading system weights different things at different times of the year, and that it includes process rather than just product. Nice.... Renee When you have only two pennies left in the world, buy a loaf of bread with one, and a lily with the other. ~ Chinese Proverb _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
