Grading

media type="custom" key="3950931" It is clear that in the differentiated classroom that student’s often work at different paces and are accessed at different learning goals. 1. Students have the right to begin where they are 2. Their growth should be assessed proving growth
 * Two key ideas ** :

1. Change the traditional grading system-possibly giving two grades, a traditional one and a personal one (personal- working at grade level, above grade level or below grade level etc...) 2. Switch to a grading system where students compete among themselves 3. Student work folders/portfolios-indicate a start/end time for each piece 4. Make students the record keepers-help them develop clarity in achieving each goal 5. Not all work needs to be graded 6. "What matters more is that all students have the appropriate number of opportunities...to make sense of and demonstrate their ability to apply..."
 * Ho w can we accomplish this? **