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Determining Grades For Algebra 2 (Sophomores in High School) (My Algebra…
Determining Grades For Algebra 2 (Sophomores in High School)
Gamified System
Pros: Creates a positive connotation with grades. Students experience success as they "level up." Starts students at 0, let's them build up.
Cons: More work on the teacher. Most grading systems in schools do not support this type of grade progress. The gaming model does not appeal to all students.
Definition: The use of game mechanics to grade material. Creates check points in grades as opposed to percentages.
Traditional Grading
Pros: Easier for a teacher. Standard grading for most school systems. Easier breakdown of grades.
Cons: More strictly achievement based. Quite often is based on student knowledge, and may not always fully represent a students work ethic.
Definition: Simple letter grades based on achieved standards. Single overall grade based on a combination of skills, knowledge, performance, and conduct.
Purpose of a grading system:
The purpose of a grading system should be to reflect a students
understanding
and
comprehension
of subject material. This can be assessed in multiple ways through testing, projects, etc. A grade should also reflect
work ethic
. Student's should have to work hard to get good grades, and this is a skill that translates to college and life after high school.
My Algebra Gradebook
Quizzes
30% of overall grade
Quizzes given weekly throughout the year. Quite often this will average 5-7 per quarter. 2nd form of assessment. Students are given a note card as a study tool to help them learn what they do not know.
Homework
Daily homework given. Scores out of ten. First form of assessment. Each student is given 6 points for attempting every problem. After assignment is graded, 4 problems are picked to score out of 4 to add to score. Because of how frequent the assignments are, a missed assignment will not hinder a grade too much.
20% of overall grade
Tests
35% of overall grade
Tests are given at the end of each unit. This usually equates to 2-3 tests per quarter. Tests are the final form of assessment before moving on. Often, if a student does not receive a satisfactory grade, they will be required to connect with me to make sure they are ready to move on to the next chapter.
Classwork/Projects
This is defined as in class work and projects. Provides opportunity for students to gain extra points or better grade to help overall score. Scores are varied.
15% of overall grade
References
E. (2013, March 04). Grades: Is the grading system gamified? (part I). Retrieved February 06, 2018, from
https://emmaalofs.wordpress.com/2013/03/04/grades-is-the-grading-system-gamified-part-i/
Traditional Grading vs. Standards-based Grading. (n.d.). Retrieved February 05, 2018, from
https://help.blackboard.com/Edline/Gradebooks/Easy_Grade_Pro/Using_the_Standard_Chart/Traditional_Grading_vs_Standards-based_Grading