A few supports for "why" we need to rethink classroom assessment!
If we want better students, end the 19th Century "grading game" - Elyse Watkins (2015)
An A+ Student Regrets his Grades - Afraj Gill (2013)
Surrey School District Extends its "no letter grades" program - CBC (2014)
Alfie Kohn:
- From a Culture of Performance, to a Culture of Learning {18min video} (2012)
- The Case Against Grades (2011)
- From Degrading to De-Grading (1999)
- Grading: The issue is not how, but why? (1994)
Making it Make Sense for Parents - Anne Davies & Sandra Herbst (2014)
Assessment and Evaluation
In keeping with the Growth Mindset philosophy and the Growing Success policy document, the focus will be learning through continuous and descriptive feedback. Assessment and evaluation will be balanced within the achievement chart categories (e.g. Knowledge & Understanding, Thinking, Communication and Application).
“Assessment is the process of gathering information that accurately reflects how well a student is achieving curriculum expectations. The primary purpose of assessment is to improve student learning” pg28 Growing Success
Growth Mindset
With a growth mindset, people believe that abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work. This view creates a love of learning and a resilience that is essential for great accomplishments.
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