The document discusses assessment and grading. It recommends that teachers (1) have a clear plan for assessment and grading that is aligned with the school's system, (2) support assessments with observations, and (3) avoid surprises by clearly communicating expectations to students and parents. It also advises teachers to (1) stay on top of grading by planning time for it, (2) only grade essential assignments, and (3) ensure assessments provide meaningful feedback rather than just scores. The overall goals are improved student performance and understanding.

1. Assessment and Grading

2. Have a plan

3. Have a plan
talk to other teachers in core area

4. Have a plan
talk to other teachers in core area
work with the school’s system and expectations

5. Have a plan
talk to other teachers in core area
work with the school’s system and expectations
support your observations

6. Have a plan
talk to other teachers in core area
work with the school’s system and expectations
support your observations
NO SURPRISES - NO MYSTERY

7. Stay on top

8. Stay on top
avoid letting assignments pile up

9. Stay on top
avoid letting assignments pile up
plan for when you will be grading when writing lesson plans

10. Stay on top
avoid letting assignments pile up
plan for when you will be grading when writing lesson plans
know the schedule for your grading periods

11. Stay on top
avoid letting assignments pile up
plan for when you will be grading when writing lesson plans
know the schedule for your grading periods
not every assignment needs assessed

12. Stay on top
avoid letting assignments pile up
plan for when you will be grading when writing lesson plans
know the schedule for your grading periods
not every assignment needs assessed
know why and what you are assessing

13. Stay on top
avoid letting assignments pile up
plan for when you will be grading when writing lesson plans
know the schedule for your grading periods
not every assignment needs assessed
know why and what you are assessing
meaningful assessment provides feedback - not just numbers
(not all assessment is meaningful)

14. Stay on top
avoid letting assignments pile up
plan for when you will be grading when writing lesson plans
know the schedule for your grading periods
not every assignment needs assessed
know why and what you are assessing
meaningful assessment provides feedback - not just numbers
(not all assessment is meaningful)
set and meet expectations for students and parents

15. Rubrics
• A rubric is a scoring guide to evaluate performance based
on a range of criteria
• A rubric is a working guide for students and teachers,
usually handed out before the assignment begins in order
to get students to think about how to complete the
activity.
• A rubric enhances the quality of direct instruction.

16. www.teachervision.fen.com
Chocolate Chip Cookie Rubric

18. music video rubric activity

19. A Million Ways by OK GO

21. performance assessment

22. Does this word cloud accurately represent
Scout? Why or why not?

23. combining elements

24. Summary
have a plan and stick with it
work with school’s system
support your observations
know the “what” and “why” of each assessment
ultimate goal is improved student performance & understanding
set expectations and keep them
NO SURPRISES!