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âThis book provides exceptionally thoughtful, thorough, and practical tips on grading practices for teachers and administrators interested in aligning with school mission and established standards.â âJay McTighe, Consultant, and Coauthor of Understanding by Design and Schooling by Design
âKen OâConnor sets out clearly and concisely the very least school administrators need to understand about grading and examines the principalâs leadership role at all levels of reform: from policy to procedure to classroom practiceâincluding the alignment of these in the context of the Common Core. This is a âmust haveâ resource for school-based administrators.â âDamian Cooper, Consultant, Author of Redefining Fair
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âThe author encourages school leaders to be the keepers of the vision, as well as coaches and guides, as they implement the paradigm shift in grading in our schools. Chapter 4 on performance standards is a must-read.â âBecca Lindahl, Professional Learning and Leadership Consultant, Heartland Area Education Agency 11, Johnston, Iowa âThe School Leaderâs Guide to Grading will assist principals and teacher leaders in the transition from a traditional grading system to one that accurately informs students, parents, and teachers of what matters mostâlearning!â âMelissa Thompson, Superintendent, Swallow School District, Hartland, Wisconsin
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School is about learning, not the accumulation of points. Using research, this book shows principals how to emphasize and honor learning in their schoolsâ grading and assessment processes, while ensuring that grades are accurate, meaningful, and consistent. School leaders will gain a greater understanding of how to meet the standards of the National Association of Elementary School Principals. Four appendices provide examples of report cards and grading policies that schools can easily adapt.
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⢠Find out how to control for bias in assessment ⢠Learn the seven essential Ps of grading ⢠Gain an understanding of what constitutes high-quality feedback ⢠Discover the correct and incorrect uses of penalties for student work A Joint Publication ISBN 978-1-935542-52-0 90000 >
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