First Semester Course Evaluations

Here are the responses to one of the questions on my course evaluation. This is the first semester I’ve ever used standards-based grading, and it is a huge paradigm shift for these kids. Almost everyone likes the system (or says that they do). Some posed good critique and questions about it. Some had misunderstandings about… Read More First Semester Course Evaluations

February 8, 2011June 29, 2011 Kelly O'Shea3 Comments

SBG & Semester Exams

I teach physics and grade with a standards-based grading system. We’ve been formatively assessing (and reassessing) all semester. In my view, the purpose of a summative assessment like the semester exam is to show (a) sustained mastery of the skills taught in the class and (b) synthesis and depth of understanding (that is, knowing both… Read More SBG & Semester Exams

February 8, 2011June 29, 2011 Kelly O'Shea21 Comments