The teacher and the administrator sat
side-by-side in the teacher’s classroom for a post-observation reflective
conference. To engage the teacher in reflective thinking, the administrator
asked the teacher a question about a student they had recently discussed. “So
how is Jeremy doing in your English class?” The teacher opened her grade book,
ran her finger down the page to Jeremy’s name, moved her finger across the
page, and replied, “He has an 83.5 average in my class.” Pausing for a moment,
the administrator quietly said, “Close your eyes for a moment and picture
Jeremy. Tell me what you know about where Jeremy is in mastering the standards
addressed in the current unit of study.” Sheepishly the teacher smiled and
said, “I’m not really sure.” (Oliver,
2011)
http://www.justaskpublications.com/jfta/2011_1_jfta.htm
*This is an amazing article that answers so many of the frequently asked
questions about standards-based grading.
It opens with a catchy story and concludes with thought provoking
questions that encourage you to take a look at your own practice.
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