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Standards-Based Grading That Results In Grades Accurately Reflecting Students’ Knowledge, Danielle Asplund
Standards-Based Grading That Results In Grades Accurately Reflecting Students’ Knowledge, Danielle Asplund
Masters of Arts in Education Action Research Papers
The purpose of this research project was to measure the effectiveness of grading practices commonly associated with Standard-Based Grading (SBG). Participants included 60 ninth and tenth grade struggling readers in a rural Midwestern high school. Qualitative data collection methods included: Google Forms, student reflection and journaling, conferencing with students, and comparing this year’s grades to last year’s grades (by student). During a four week period, certain SBG practices were implemented such as: offering re-dos, highest possible F (59%), specific feedback, and not grading all formative work. Without grading every assignment, student’s English grades decreased from the previous year. However, students …
The Effects Of Feedback On Student Learning In A Kindergarten Classroom, Diane Gunlock
The Effects Of Feedback On Student Learning In A Kindergarten Classroom, Diane Gunlock
Masters of Arts in Education Action Research Papers
This action research study was conducted in a kindergarten classroom at a public elementary school, and it included 18 students, 10 boys and eight girls. My study examined the effect of feedback on learning by utilizing rubrics and target statements to increase student self-motivation and engagement. Data was collected from a pre- and post- student feedback form, a rubric, a student observation form, a student discussion form and a teacher reflection journal. The student observation forms and student discussion forms indicated that students displayed a higher level of self-motivation, engagement in the learning environment and acquisition of the skills necessary …