Creating an Evaluation System | Origin: ED105
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Instructional Planning for Student Success --> Creating an Evaluation System
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Evaluations are the key to learning in the education environment. One cannot measure a student's progress without some type of form of evaluation, and that evaluation can take many forms and shapes. There is no one sure fire way to accurately evaluate all students in all situations; there has to be flexibility and a bit of creativity to evaluate effectively. Because each academic discipline has different components and requirements, one teacher's method of evaluation may not be the exact same of another teacher's method.
In CTE, measurement is also done through application, be it real world work experience, demonstrations, hands-on activities and other facets not done through traditional academic-centered education. A student's grade may depend upon the skill level of performing tasks, attendance to work-based learning assignments, obtaining professional or industry certifications, and other factors pertinent to the world of work and the obtaining of work-based skills. There is creativity in evaluating, but at the same time the challenge is to create a standard that is as fair as possible. CTE makes it clearer, in the fact that performance in activities and obtaining certifications can make the difference
From this module, I learned that that the value of having total-points helps students with balance.
Extra credit can be handle differently for projects, small assignments, etc. depending on the teacher/subject
The lesson made me think a lot about my grading system. I have sometimes thought that my participation grading is not weighted heavily enough. Otherwise, I have thought through most my grading and believe that I am very fair in my grading practices. I thought the part about not making the mistake of needing to defend your grading was very smart.
It's a good method to keep track of any students who may be falling behind.
I learned that evaluation systems should fairly measure student learning and match course goals. I plan to use different types of assessments and use results to improve my instruction.
Having fair assessments with prompt and secure grading is important because it is too easy to naturally favor students we have affinity with. We have to be professionals and our grading policy should be completely fair.
Comment on Deborah Romano's post: I also was giving it to the wrong students. Thank you for pointing this out.
Develop a comprehensive grading system and implement it with your organizations rubric. Make changes actively based on student feedback and ask other veteran instructors to observe and critique your methods.
Most beneficial to me was extra credit work, I'm giving it to the wrong students.
I have learned that keeping the grade book up to date really helps the students to be aware of their " current " grade status. Its very important because it help keep students encouraged and to keep them on track!
Keeping up to date Grading shows you care about students success.
Keeping up the grade book so students know where they stand at all times.
I learned how to give extra credit and how to apply it to students grades. I also learned how to keep my gradebook so that I don't share students grades by accident. Keeping my gradebook up-to-date and sharing grades with the student.
I learned that keeping up with grading is very important especially when students are not doing well and want an explanation of their grade.
Keep grades up to date weekly to keep students informed and engaged, Make your grading policy clear, balanced and most of all fair.
Be fair and balanced in grading percentages. Give up to date accurate feedback regarding grades. Watch usage of extra credit. Evaluate and make adjustments as needed.
I really appreciated the section regarding extra credit with the pros and cons of adding it into the test. If extra credit is allowed keeping the points low enough to change a -grade to a +grade is all that should be allowed. This is often a difference of 1 or 2 points. I like the suggestion given regarding a way for students to earn an extra point or two. Students can list what else they learned from the material that was not covered by the test.
You need to use the rubrics....and use them fully. Modern students will not let you just circle and 86% on the top of the paper and move on. They...and you...need to be able to defend a score.
