Jan. 20, 2009 - Giving Grades
Just when I thought I had decided not to post here anymore, something comes up that I need to talk to fellow homeschoolers about - grades. I recently was informed by my HS administrator that I need to be using the number grading system for my 7th grader as opposed to the letter grading system because of high school transcripts and such. Well, the only subjects I really have a number grade system are in math and science and that's because of the curriculum (Teaching Textbooks for math) and the teacher (my DD takes science from someone else). So now I wonder if I need to change curriculum (which I will wait until next year) or just make up grades, if you will. I consider myself an 'eclectic' teacher, so we don't always use structured material. For the most part we do, but not always. So, what do you do? How do you grade your children? I will probably go through all of my copies of The Old Schoolhouse magazine, but I thought I'd start here for advice. If you take the time to read, thank you. If you take the time to comment, thank VERY much!
Comments
Jan. 20, 2009 - Hi
Posted by Dixiecup
I know I'm not a teacher, but I would like to say to give me A+s. Thank you.
Bye!
Dixiecup,
Jan. 20, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by blessedwith2angels
Do you have any papers you can use as work samples?
I don't do a lot of letter grades either, because I prefer to cover a topic until it is mastered.
This is my theory--if they have done the assignment, tried their best and redone the assignment if needed, and mastered the concept, then I consider that "A" quality work.
I felt the same way when I was teaching elementary school, although I didn't always get to follow those directions to the letter.
Pam
