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Grading/Assessment

As middle school teachers, we share many common threads. The links and articles below can help us weave together a strong educational fabric. Be sure to also check out the collection of links on the General Interest page.

Articles of Interest

How Do Grades Affect Middle School Students?
Let’s hear from the students on this one...
by Kathleen Cushman and Laura Rogers, Ed.D.

The 3P System: A Better, Faster, Easier Way to Grade
Learn how to grade based on the 3P's: participation, progress, and performance
By Steve Peha

Turning Zeroes to 60s
Be sure to check out Rick Wormeli's Turning Zeroes to 60s, about grading students fairly.

You Got a C?
How Do I Grade? Work through this exercise for teachers to help determine how you grade students.
by Kathleen Cushman and Laura Rogers, Ed.D.

Web sites and presentations

www.middleweb.com/Grading.html
A list of resources about grading compiled by the Middle Web

www.edutopia.org/modules/Assessment/whyassess.php

Why Is Assessment Important?
What Are Some Types of Assessments?
How Do Rubrics Help?
Assessment Resources

Portfolio Assessment
A short PowerPoint created in the ASD about the how to use portfolios for assessment

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Amy Goodman Middle School Literacy Support Teacher goodman_amy@asdk12.org 907-742-4270

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