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The Grading Ritual: Unreliable and Unsuitable--But Unalterable? Viewpoint.

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Robinson, Sandra L. – Young Children, 1997

Addresses teachers' frustration in reconciling appropriate education for young children with the practice of grading to assess and report progress, contending that research on unreliability in grading and the efforts of committed parents and professionals are necessary to change the practice. Summarizes research suggesting that grading is…

Descriptors: Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Grades (Scholastic), Grading, Informal Assessment

Reporting Children's Development; The Narrative Report.

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Horm-Wingerd, Diane M. – Dimensions of Early Childhood, 1992

Discusses the narrative report, which is an alternative to the traditional report card for reporting children's development and progress to parents. Examples of entries in a narrative report are included. (BB)

Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Classroom Observation Techniques, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Evaluation Criteria