Full Description
This comprehensive multimedia presentation, based on the third edition of Ken O'Connor's bestseller, provides staff developers with the ideal resources for helping K-12 teachers apply effective grading strategies that encourage student success. Participants will be able to refine their methods and ensure that grading practices- Honor the learning process and include students in both learning and assessment - Reflect definitive information about a student's academic strengths and weaknesses- Accurately measure achievement only, separate from behavior- Are consistent and aligned with performance standards that are clearly communicated to students Includes: DVD (53 min.), Facilitator's Guide, CD-ROM, Companion Book
Contents
AcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorIntroductionHow to Use This GuideHow to Use the DVDAdditional Resources for FacilitatorsChapter-by-Chapter Study Guide: How to Grade for LearningWelcome and Workshop Starter1. Hello From Ken O'ConnorSummaryDiscussion QuestionsWorkshop ActivityPractical Application for Chapter 12. Setting the StageSummaryDiscussion QuestionsWorkshop ActivityPart 1: Definition of TermsSummaryDiscussion QuestionsWorkshop ActivityPart 2: Problems and SolutionsSummaryDiscussion QuestionsWorkshop ActivityPart 3: PurposeSummaryDiscussion QuestionsWorkshop ActivityPart 4: Perspectives, Beliefs, Underpinning IssuesSummaryDiscussion QuestionsWorkshop ActivityPractical Application for Chapter 23. Supportive of LearningSummaryDiscussion QuestionsWorkshop ActivityPart 1: Formative Assessment, Summative Assessment & Feedback for LearningSummaryDiscussion QuestionsWorkshop ActivityPart 2: Role of HomeworkSummaryDiscussion QuestionsWorkshop ActivityPart 3: Emphasize More RecentSummaryDiscussion QuestionsWorkshop ActivityPart 4: Provide Multiple OpportunitiesSummaryDiscussion QuestionsWorkshop ActivityPart 5: Encouraging Student InvolvementSummaryDiscussion QuestionsWorkshop ActivityPractical Application for Chapter 34. MeaningfulSummaryDiscussion QuestionsWorkshop ActivityPart 1: RubricsSummaryDiscussion QuestionsWorkshop ActivityPart 2: Standards-Based Report CardsSummaryDiscussion QuestionsWorkshop ActivityPractical Application for Chapter 45. AccurateSummaryDiscussion QuestionsWorkshop ActivityPart 1: Quality AssessmentSummaryDiscussion QuestionsWorkshop ActivityPart 2: Appropriate and Limited CalculationsSummaryDiscussion QuestionsWorkshop ActivityPart 3: Using ZerosSummaryDiscussion QuestionsWorkshop ActivityPractical Application for Chapter 56. ConsistentSummaryDiscussion QuestionsWorkshop ActivityPractical Application for Chapter 67. Summary/ConclusionSummaryDiscussion QuestionsWorkshop ActivityPractical Application for Chapter 7HandoutsSample Workshop AgendasHalf-Day Workshop AgendaOne-Day Workshop AgendaTwo-Day Workshop AgendaThree-Day Workshop AgendaWorkshop Evaluation FormReferences