tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053151003977377665.post4159373441542462291..comments2024-02-23T05:11:31.034-08:00Comments on Always Formative: Dan's concept checklistJason Buellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03029995715142652159noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053151003977377665.post-61287272427898243012013-02-17T22:13:52.874-08:002013-02-17T22:13:52.874-08:00Hi Logan. You've obviously got a lot on your p...Hi Logan. You've obviously got a lot on your plate being a new teacher. First, make sure you get admin approval. Talk it over with your principal and see what he/she has to say. This might be a non-starter. After that, I'd say start small. Choose one unit that you're really familiar with. It's always easier for me when I understand the content and my instructional goals really well. Just let your kids know you're going to experiment a bit and after ask them which they prefer (which is important but the amount of learning should be the main data point). I don't think it's that much more work but if you aren't familiar with the content or goals then it'll be a muddled mess. <br /><br />The easier reference to A, B, C is a double edged sword. You don't really always want them mentally translating the two because they're truthfully a different system. Apples vs. Oranges not English vs. metric units.Jason Buellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03029995715142652159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053151003977377665.post-79665891411041353742013-02-16T11:52:22.252-08:002013-02-16T11:52:22.252-08:00Hey Jason -
I've just jumped into SBG this se...Hey Jason -<br /><br />I've just jumped into SBG this semester. I'm teaching 7-12 science at a small montana school. I'm brand new to this. I started when I happened across Dan's ted talk, stumbled upon his blog, started finding connected blogs, etc.<br /><br />I'm using a checklist more similar to Dan's right now...but I really like your system. I think it will make the grading a little less hectic for me. I also like the fact that it allows for a easier reference to an "A" "B" or "C" level...since our school still uses that system I have to convert my SBG grades to that at some point. It seems like it would also allow students to feel like they've achieved "mastery" (even if it is B level mastery) of a topic, even if they didn't get the top score, a 4. <br /><br />Do you think it might be too much for students to change up how I'm rating standards mid semester?Logan Mannixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06617330658728439022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053151003977377665.post-75894950006697669892010-07-28T09:36:24.340-07:002010-07-28T09:36:24.340-07:00Hi Matt, I mention how the gradebook is setup here...Hi Matt, I mention how the gradebook is setup here:<br />http://alwaysformative.blogspot.com/2010/06/sbg-implementation-setting-up-gradebook.html<br /><br />So I have 4-6 scores that I update, but I also keep a weekly progress check. I have a TOPIC SCORE that I revise depending on how a student is progressing on the scale. I also have a PROGRESS CHECK score that just gets inputted weekely. The progress check score is zero weighted and just there to track progress. <br /><br />I can't resist letting this go, but your admin is just plain wrong. He/she is thinking in terms of CYA. More scores to create a more justifiable average. Anyone would take one really good measure over 100 crappy ones. That being said, I'm constantly assessing so I do agree that ongoing assessment is the best. I just think it's crazy to say you need to put more stuff in your gradebook for it to be justifiable.Jason Buellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03029995715142652159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053151003977377665.post-25752608873356804112010-07-28T06:05:33.944-07:002010-07-28T06:05:33.944-07:00Jason,
Does this mean you only have 4-6 scores rec...Jason,<br />Does this mean you only have 4-6 scores recorded for each student during a marking period? my administrator has always told me, "The more the better," in order to help justify the grades they receive. Also, how often are you assessing if you only cover 4-6 topics. Sorry if you posted this elsewhere - I didn't see it.<br />MattAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053151003977377665.post-69420688418946496802010-05-12T07:58:59.139-07:002010-05-12T07:58:59.139-07:00Backreading on your blog and liked this-- really r...Backreading on your blog and liked this-- really raises expectations by defining a 4, or what most students will think of as "full credit," as going above and beyond what was taught. Even a 3 requires more than just bare minimum memorization and regurgitation, which, one could argue, skills lists may (depending on how well they're written) let slide. Traditional instruction often doesn't extend beyond scores 1 and 2. Where do your students typically land?gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629147659164801681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053151003977377665.post-34362766734898370092010-01-25T08:10:22.671-08:002010-01-25T08:10:22.671-08:00Sure, here are some sample pages from the Learning...Sure, here are some sample pages from the Learning Folders my students are required to keep in the classroom. I hole punch the sheets and the students keep them in a folder with clasps. Every time they get an assignment back, they update their folder.<br /><br />http://www.box.net/shared/7bnkaqk5e6<br /><br />Feel free to share!Frank Noschesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16584042587600632345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053151003977377665.post-82627906956691935642010-01-25T08:04:08.540-08:002010-01-25T08:04:08.540-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Frank Noschesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16584042587600632345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053151003977377665.post-55511705417660671772010-01-21T20:20:21.335-08:002010-01-21T20:20:21.335-08:00Here's the template I created. You just fill i...Here's the template I created. You just fill in and tab through. It's actually Mac version of Word 2004. It should fit on one page front/back.<br /><br />http://www.box.net/shared/6xplu3btfy<br /><br />What do you do that's similar? I'd love to also see it.Jason Buellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03029995715142652159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053151003977377665.post-32755442618080591402010-01-21T03:51:54.054-08:002010-01-21T03:51:54.054-08:00Hi JYB,
I would love to see the Word version of y...Hi JYB,<br /><br />I would love to see the Word version of your new checklist! I do something similar, but your's looks much better! Glad I found your blog. Thanks! (fpn1_AT_cornell_DOT_edu)Frank Noschesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16584042587600632345noreply@blogger.com