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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
Go Back and Check Your Work: Recommendations for Improving Florida's Accountability System
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Jones, Brett D.; Egley, Robert J. – ERS Spectrum, 2005
The purpose of this paper is to discuss Florida teachers' recommendations for improving the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) and to compare their recommendations with those of Florida administrators. Although teachers' suggestions varied as to the types and extent of remedies needed to improve the FCAT, some common themes emerged. The…
Descriptors: Test Results, Core Curriculum, Student Evaluation, Accountability