Parents'' Guide to Grading and Reporting - Being Clear About What Matters

Dr. Matt Townsley and Dr. Chad Lang have written a practical guide aimed at helping parents understand the ins and outs of grading and assessment in the 21st century.

List of contents

FOREWORD BY KEN O'CONNOR
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTERS

"Help! Why does my child's gradebook and report card look different than when I was in school?"

"But the old grading system worked for me. Why are schools changing the way they grade?"

"How does 21st century grading hold my child accountable for learning?"

"What about college? How do these grading practices affect GPA, scholarships and post high school positioning?"

"How can I partner with my child's school in grading and feedback?"

REFERENCES
INDEX

About the author

By Matt Townsley and Chad Lang

Summary

Dr. Matt Townsley and Dr. Chad Lang have written a practical guide aimed at helping parents understand the ins and outs of grading and assessment in the 21st century.

Product details

• Authors: Chad Lang, Matt Townsley, Matt Lang Townsley
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.09.2023
• EAN: 9781475868029
• ISBN: 978-1-4758-6802-9
• No. of pages: 102
• Subjects: Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Lifestyle, personal development; Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; EDUCATION / Administration / General, EDUCATION / Testing & Measurement, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Parenting / General, EDUCATION / Evaluation & Assessment, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Education, Organization & management of education, Advice on parenting, Educational administration and organization, Parenting: advice and issues, Advice on education, Education: examinations and assessment, Examinations & assessment