A Parents' Guide to Grading and Reporting: Being Clear about What Matters

The United States educational system has a strong tradition and emotion tied to grading, with many grades having serious consequences for a student's future. More schools are transitioning their grading practices away from traditional points and percentages and towards 21st-century grading practices such as standards-based grading and proficiency-based grading. This book helps parents and guardians understand 21st-century grading and assessment, including how education has changed, the limits of electronic gradebooks and report cards, the benefits of standards-based gradebooks and report cards, and how 21st-century grading and assessment benefits their students.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 102 pages
Publication date: 15 August 2023
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

The United States educational system is deeply rooted in tradition and emotion when it comes to grading. The concept of grades, their meaning, and implications have been widely accepted by adults, as they hold significant consequences for a student's future career and earnings. Whether driven by the impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic or as a means to challenge the status quo, an increasing number of schools are shifting their grading practices away from traditional point and percentage systems towards modern approaches such as standards-based grading and proficiency-based grading.

The primary objective of this book is to provide parents and guardians with a comprehensive understanding of 21st-century grading and assessment. By empowering readers with knowledge, this book aims to enhance collaboration between parents and educators in identifying students' strengths and areas for improvement. Specifically, this book seeks to assist parents and guardians in the following ways:

1. Gain insights into how education has evolved since their own school days.
2. Recognize the limitations of traditional electronic gradebooks and report cards in conveying comprehensive information about a student's performance.
3. Appreciate the value and richness of standards-based gradebooks and report cards in providing meaningful feedback.
4. Identify the benefits of 21st-century grading and assessment in supporting their student's learning and development.

In conclusion, this book is a valuable resource for parents and guardians who want to stay informed and engaged in their student's education. By embracing 21st-century grading practices, parents and guardians can become better partners with educators, fostering a supportive environment that promotes student growth and achievement.

Weight: 231g
Dimension: 256 x 176 x 7 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781475868029