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Originally Posted by onesnowyowl
No curve here...I'm a believer in outcome based education, but not the way NCLB promotes it (measuring outcomes via standardized testing seems the lazy way out to me). I wouldn't assign grades. I don't believe they're demonstrative of actual learning on the part of the student. Can the student show me, the teacher, that they know the material and have learned the appropriate skills? I've thought of a number of ways to evaluate mastery of skills and knowledge beyond standardized testing (I hate hate hate that stuff) and the existing system of grades. These are also reasons why I no longer want to be a teacher in the public school system--too much focus on students jumping through hoops instead of teaching actual critical thought and analysis.
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Beware of non-public schools that still rely on government money like charter schools. That is the first time I was ever told/expected to make up grades or give the same test over and over until the 80% was given. They look good on paper because they can write what they want. Talk about jumping through hoops. At least, that's been my experiences.
And while grades seem to be a bad idea, they can be beneficial. You have to have a measurement so the kids and parents can see growth. I'm for the pre-test/post-test route. That way they can see what they've accomplished. Letter grades aren't the problem, but standardized tests are a huge problem for many reasons. I can't wait to see the next thing to come along because it has to be better.
Anyway, continue on with the regularly scheduled thread.
