According to Paul Dressel of Michigan State University (1983) grades are:
"An inadequate report of an inaccurate judgment by a biased and variable judge of the extent to which a student has attained an undefined level of mastery of an unknown proportion of an indefinite material."
I’ve always disliked the expression “spending my time.” Thanks for giving me a reason! Also appreciated the Routines catalogue that you linked--will have to keep tabs on that.
According to Paul Dressel of Michigan State University (1983) grades are:
"An inadequate report of an inaccurate judgment by a biased and variable judge of the extent to which a student has attained an undefined level of mastery of an unknown proportion of an indefinite material."
Fun to read! Cool to note your progress as a teacher.
I always enjoy reading these, and keeping up with some of the adventures in school that goes by for you.
Such a cool grading system. Truly feels like one can reward hard work.
Thanks for the blog post. Always a highlight when you post a new one :)
I always love reading these. I like the grading system too!
I’ve always disliked the expression “spending my time.” Thanks for giving me a reason! Also appreciated the Routines catalogue that you linked--will have to keep tabs on that.