tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13517164.post6624854901449656330..comments2023-09-30T09:14:50.616-05:00Comments on Sprittibee: To Grade... or Not to GradeSprittibeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07992769339576987845noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13517164.post-16642736712429937122008-03-01T12:48:00.000-06:002008-03-01T12:48:00.000-06:00The curriculum I buy has tests, so there are grade...The curriculum I buy has tests, so there are grades. If my children get less than 80% I'll make up another test after studying or sometimes there are alternate tests in the package. They don't want to have to re-study and re-do stuff, so the additional test isn't really a punishment, but an opportunity to make sure the material was learned.Happy Elf Mom (Christine)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15047347624037697311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13517164.post-11971986027947918692008-02-29T12:35:00.000-06:002008-02-29T12:35:00.000-06:00*wry* I've got a friend who gives report cards to ...*wry* I've got a friend who gives report cards to her kids, but she just writes As on every class because "They are doing harder things than they would in public school" I am so glad to see you using rubrics! And to see there is a way to get away from the other problem I see (that has been scaring me) -- not ever finishing their work! <BR/><BR/>I figure if my kid was taking two years to finish a grade just because he never finished his work, I'd be looking for other educating options and figure homeschooling was not working for us! But I like that there are other options. My little one is only 6 months but I know the time passes quickly!MommyLydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15608956553350425075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13517164.post-49134643020249475052008-02-29T12:05:00.000-06:002008-02-29T12:05:00.000-06:00I agree with alot of what you said and I am going ...I agree with alot of what you said and I am going to give the math/timer/homework thing try. I have one who would rather chew rocks than to do math. <BR/><BR/>As far as grading goes, I don't keep a letter grade but I do correct the papers. I have a scale that I go by that if they get more than 1 out of 10 wrong then they have to correct all that were wrong. I don't give them negative marks and I do give them the opportunity to earn positive marks on papers that have too many incorrect. <BR/><BR/>My kids need the positive reinforcement. They react much better to this method however, I know other kids who don't care one way or the other. So much diversity, huh?<BR/><BR/>:o)<BR/><BR/>Great article , Sprittibee!<BR/><BR/>much love!Amico Diohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00152023093406560360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13517164.post-37179655363754140042008-02-28T22:13:00.000-06:002008-02-28T22:13:00.000-06:00Excellent post, Bee. We are gettng ready for test...Excellent post, Bee. <BR/><BR/>We are gettng ready for testing coming up April 7th. Blech. Thankfully, this year they are only being tested over math and reading comprehension. That certainly makes it easier to prepare for. <BR/><BR/>BevPufferfish Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17720584390878798342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13517164.post-74182440514136990082008-02-28T19:14:00.000-06:002008-02-28T19:14:00.000-06:00I didn't start grading until my oldest son hit eig...I didn't start grading until my oldest son hit eighth grade this year. I also grade my sixth grade son's math now too.truevynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05998290681038658399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13517164.post-79927609355324117812008-02-28T14:05:00.000-06:002008-02-28T14:05:00.000-06:00great topic. my middle son thrives on grades. i ha...great topic. my middle son thrives on grades. i had to turn in a report card for football and felt bad making up grades the first two years. last year, i kept grades. when he saw all his good math grades in my book, he was so proud. <BR/>for my oldest son, it was a hard lesson learned when he was failing math and couldn't go to a wrestling tournament, this year. <BR/>originally, it grated my nerves so bad. it went against everything i'd read and believed, but they have been a good thing in our home.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13517164.post-86741463987926176692008-02-28T11:38:00.000-06:002008-02-28T11:38:00.000-06:00Oh - and I go to homeschool book fairs (conference...Oh - and I go to homeschool book fairs (conferences) where speakers and veteran homeschoolers give lectures on different topics of interest. So... I guess if you consider that a "class", I do take classes to improve my teaching skills. The homeschool book fair in Arlington Texas has thousands of registered homeschool mothers there annually. It is a 2-day event.Sprittibeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07992769339576987845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13517164.post-23666817043549031092008-02-28T11:36:00.000-06:002008-02-28T11:36:00.000-06:00Actually, I don't take classes (not enough time or...Actually, I don't take classes (not enough time or money for that)... but I do get together often with other homeschool teachers and we discuss what works for each of us. I also read a lot about teaching methods, learning styles, pitfalls, the way the brain works, etc. Most of the reading I do is related to my "profession" - teaching my kids. ;)Sprittibeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07992769339576987845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13517164.post-88065490270319571602008-02-28T11:01:00.000-06:002008-02-28T11:01:00.000-06:00Great post. Do you take classes to improve your te...Great post. Do you take classes to improve your teaching skills?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com