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Fisher, Douglas; Frey, Nancy; Pumpian, Ian – Educational Leadership, 2011
Teachers and administrators at Health Sciences High and Middle College in San Diego, California, wanted to create a grading system that reflected understanding while still encouraging students to practice. They developed course competencies, or performance assessments, that teachers use to measure what students know and can do with the concepts…
Descriptors: Homework, Grade Point Average, Academic Achievement, Exit Examinations
Alliance for Excellent Education, 2005
"Straight A's: Public Education Policy and Progress" is a biweekly newsletter that focuses on education news and events both in Washington, DC and around the country. The following articles are included in this issue: (1) How's the Water?: Congressional Hearing on High School Reform Recognizes the Crisis, but Urges Caution Before…
Descriptors: School Restructuring, Public Education, Federal Government, Educational Policy