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RoweRikW Sep 6 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #sblchat! @garnet_hillman and I are pleased to welcome you back to your Crew that focuses on Standards-Based Learning & Grading!

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Good evening and welcome to our first #sblchat of the 17-18 school year! Please start intros - name, location, role.

RoweRikW Sep 6 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Ken, thrilled to share with you in #sblchat Tonight!

In reply to @kenoc7, @leeannjung, @ASCD

RoweRikW Sep 6 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Rik, a Facilitator of Learning with a math focus, is honored to co-moderate tonight's #sblchat with our Dear Friend @garnet_hillman.

TeachinTexas Sep 6 @ 9:01 PM EDT

#SBLchat Hi friends! Kristen Whiddon from Little Elm, TX (Dallas area). I teach 1st grade!!😃

In reply to @garnet_hillman

shirky17 Sep 6 @ 9:01 PM EDT

hello #sblchat paul from O H I O, cutting sabbatical short to take a part time HS job to help out "family" (alma mater)

RoweRikW Sep 6 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Kristen, welcome! #sblchat

In reply to @TeachinTexas, @garnet_hillman

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Hi Kristen! #sblchat

In reply to @TeachinTexas

KatieBudrow Sep 6 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Hello #sblchat! Katie, 6th grade science teacher, tweeting from the Chicagoland area. So happy to be back with you all!

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:02 PM EDT

I'm Garnet, an ed consultant from the Chicagoland area. Thrilled to be back with my fantastic co-moderator @RoweRikW! #sblchat

SuptTallman Sep 6 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Jonathan Tallman, Supt from Southern IL #sblchat

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Good evening Paul! #sblchat

In reply to @shirky17

Ms_Heilsberg Sep 6 @ 9:02 PM EDT

#sblchat Colleen high school world history teacher! Love #sblchat

RoweRikW Sep 6 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Paul, always pleased to learn and laugh with you! #sblchat

In reply to @shirky17

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Hello friend! #sblchat

In reply to @KatieBudrow

kenoc7 Sep 6 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Ken O’Connor, author/consultant back home in Toronto after Glens Falls(NY) SD yesterday. Also watching Federer Del Potro @ US Open. #sblchat

In reply to @garnet_hillman

DRich0696 Sep 6 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Great to be back to #sblchat . Dave - HS SS teacher in Iowa

KatieBudrow Sep 6 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Hello pal!! #imissyou #sblchat

In reply to @garnet_hillman

RoweRikW Sep 6 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Katie, we are so pleased to be with You! #sblchat

In reply to @KatieBudrow

RoweRikW Sep 6 @ 9:03 PM EDT

We have 6 questions: Q1, Q2, Q3 for you tonight in #sblchat. Please respond with A1, A2, A3 and our hashtag of #sblchat so all can see!

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Welcome Jonathan! #sblchat

In reply to @SuptTallman

RoweRikW Sep 6 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Jonathan, Welcome! #sblchat

In reply to @SuptTallman

kirk_humphreys Sep 6 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Hey everyone!! So excited to be back at #sblchat . Kirk here from Chicago Northshore. Teacher of 6-8th grade double accelerated math.

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Hi Colleen! #sblchat

In reply to @Ms_Heilsberg

KatieBudrow Sep 6 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Hi Rik! Happy first chat! #sblchat

In reply to @RoweRikW

ddigiova Sep 6 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Denise from Nebraska #sblchat

datiepriest Sep 6 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Datie from Alabama Principal of Student Services. Hello everyone.☺ #sblchat

RoweRikW Sep 6 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Colleen, happy to learn alongside you tonight! #sblchat

In reply to @Ms_Heilsberg

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Good evening Ken! #sblchat

In reply to @kenoc7

_Ashley_Torres Sep 6 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Good evening #sblchat ! Ashley, Teacher & encourager of technology, 4th grade in WV.

TomSchimmer Sep 6 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Tom from Vancouver, BC joining in tonight from Montreal, QC #sblchat

RoweRikW Sep 6 @ 9:03 PM EDT

So stoked! #sblchat

In reply to @KatieBudrow

MeganCMoMo Sep 6 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Hey #sblchat gang!! Megan, from Schaumburg Il- high school math teacher. Excited to be chatting tonight.

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Hey Dave - always great to chat with you! #sblchat

In reply to @DRich0696

GradeSmarter Sep 6 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Hi #sblchat Kinda from Baltimore County, MD.

MikeSzczepanik Sep 6 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Hello! I am Mike from hear Rochester NY (Hilton HS) Biology teacher #sblchat

kenoc7 Sep 6 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Hi Katie. #sblchat

In reply to @KatieBudrow

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:04 PM EDT

We have 6 questions for your consideration tonight - don't forget to include #sblchat with your responses!

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Hi there friend! Miss seeing you every day! #sblchat

In reply to @kirk_humphreys

RoweRikW Sep 6 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Dave, it's a pleasure to team up with you tonight in #sblchat FOR Learning!

In reply to @DRich0696

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Good evening Datie! #sblchat

In reply to @datiepriest

KatieBudrow Sep 6 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Hi Ken! Hey, I'll be at Corwin on the 23rd (?) of October. You'll be there too, yes? #sblchat

In reply to @kenoc7

DrMarianaAdame Sep 6 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Mariana, from México. Special education coordinator. First time here. #sblchat

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Hi Tom! So glad you could join us tonight. #sblchat

In reply to @TomSchimmer

JohnSchlender Sep 6 @ 9:04 PM EDT

John Schlender, Mayville, WI Grade 3 - 8 @ @1stEdResources Happy that #sblchat is back!

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Hi Ashley! #sblchat

In reply to @_Ashley_Torres

j_ozbolt Sep 6 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Jason HS Dean of Students from IL. Glad to be here! #sblchat

RoweRikW Sep 6 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Kirk, just the sound of accelerated math has my catching my breath! #sblchat

In reply to @kirk_humphreys

leeannjung Sep 6 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Lee Ann Jung hootsuite tweeting from Monterrey, MX tonight. CAO of @ascdsgc & former sped professor #sblchat

BradLatzke Sep 6 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Brad in Minnesota joining #sblchat. Former international school leader.

jercook73 Sep 6 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Jerry, Principal at Wheeling High School in IL #sblchat

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Hi Megan! #sblchat

In reply to @MeganCMoMo

DRich0696 Sep 6 @ 9:05 PM EDT

It's been too long, Rik. #sblchat

In reply to @RoweRikW

WillCounty92 Sep 6 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Pete, Supt from suburban Chicago. Heard that today is 10th birthday of # on Twitter. Can't think of a better way to celebrate than #sblchat

RoweRikW Sep 6 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Welcome Denise! #sblchat

In reply to @ddigiova

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Hi Mike, thanks for joining us! #sblchat

In reply to @MikeSzczepanik

datiepriest Sep 6 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Welcome! This is an awesome group for collaboration! #sblchat

In reply to @DrMarianaAdame

MikeSzczepanik Sep 6 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Glad to be here! #sblchat

In reply to @garnet_hillman

MeganCMoMo Sep 6 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Hi! How are you enjoying the big change you took on this year? #sblchat

In reply to @garnet_hillman

BarbMiller12 Sep 6 @ 9:05 PM EDT

#sblchat Hi Rik, Garnet and all. @BarbMiller12 ELA Instructional Coachfrom Katy, Tx. Harvey hasn't got us down.

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Hi John! #sblchat

In reply to @JohnSchlender, @1stEdResources

kenoc7 Sep 6 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Great that you’ll be there. #sblchat I hope lots of #sblchat peeps will be there too.

In reply to @KatieBudrow

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Q1 coming up in 1 minute... #sblchat

RoweRikW Sep 6 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Our #MHSPrecal Learners are using this as a road map of our Semester one learning journey with Standards-Based Learning. #sblchat

RoweRikW Sep 6 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Greetings, Datie! #sblchat

datiepriest Sep 6 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Datie from Alabama Principal of Student Services. Hello everyone.☺ #sblchat

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Yay! Thanks for joining us Jason. #sblchat

In reply to @j_ozbolt

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Hi Brad! #sblchat

In reply to @BradLatzke

DRich0696 Sep 6 @ 9:06 PM EDT

What did I miss Garnet? #sblchat

In reply to @MeganCMoMo, @garnet_hillman

GradeSmarter Sep 6 @ 9:06 PM EDT

#SBLChat time @CraigTReed_PHS @MrLePla @heathersau @MDFormative @BCPSFormative

RoweRikW Sep 6 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Megan, we're excited to see you here! #sblchat

MeganCMoMo Sep 6 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Hey #sblchat gang!! Megan, from Schaumburg Il- high school math teacher. Excited to be chatting tonight.

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Good evening Jerry! #sblchat

In reply to @jercook73

RoweRikW Sep 6 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Welcome Kinda! #sblchat

In reply to @GradeSmarter

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Q1 Why do you grade? #sblchat

RoweRikW Sep 6 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Hi Mike! #sblchat

In reply to @MikeSzczepanik

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:07 PM EDT

I am really enjoying it, thanks for asking! Dave - I moved into full time consulting and writing this year. #sblchat

In reply to @DRich0696, @MeganCMoMo

KatieBudrow Sep 6 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Hi Jerry! My mother-in-law lives right behind your press box. Heard a lot of great band practice over the summer. #sblchat

In reply to @jercook73

RoweRikW Sep 6 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Let's all welcome Mariana to her first #sblchat Tonight!

DrMarianaAdame Sep 6 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Mariana, from México. Special education coordinator. First time here. #sblchat

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Hi Pete! Thanks for joining us tonight. #sblchat

In reply to @WillCounty92

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1 The purpose of grading is to communicate where students are in relation to the standards at a given moment in time. #sblchat

RoweRikW Sep 6 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1 - Our public school still requires quarterly grades. Our grades aim to communicate the Proficiency Levels of our Learning. #sblchat

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Hi Barb! Great to chat with you. #sblchat

In reply to @BarbMiller12

RoweRikW Sep 6 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Jerry, we're pleased to welcome you! #sblchat

In reply to @jercook73

DRich0696 Sep 6 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1: Only because I have to - parents need to know learning progress of their kids. #sblchat

RoweRikW Sep 6 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Let our Celebration begin! #sblchat

WillCounty92 Sep 6 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Pete, Supt from suburban Chicago. Heard that today is 10th birthday of # on Twitter. Can't think of a better way to celebrate than #sblchat

MikeSzczepanik Sep 6 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1 - I assess in order to give feedback - move students in a desired direction #sblchat

shirky17 Sep 6 @ 9:08 PM EDT

#sblchat A1 i will grade b/c i am told that i have to ?????

Ms_Heilsberg Sep 6 @ 9:08 PM EDT

To know what my students have mastered and know what needs to be retaught and who needs what #sblchat

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Q1 Why do you grade? #sblchat

RoweRikW Sep 6 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Barb, we welcome You! #sblchat

BarbMiller12 Sep 6 @ 9:05 PM EDT

#sblchat Hi Rik, Garnet and all. @BarbMiller12 ELA Instructional Coachfrom Katy, Tx. Harvey hasn't got us down.

kenoc7 Sep 6 @ 9:08 PM EDT

#sblchat This is the Corwin institute that @KatieBudrow mentioned.

MeganCMoMo Sep 6 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1: First instinct is to say I don't grade.I provide feedback to help learners progress on towards understanding. #sblchat

j_ozbolt Sep 6 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1 to let Ss and Ps know where they are at in the learning journey at that point in time. #sblchat

BradLatzke Sep 6 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1 You grade because someone else says you have to. You assess because it leads to more learning. #sblchat

DRich0696 Sep 6 @ 9:09 PM EDT

That's fantastic! Great jump for you; you'll be successful in anything you decide to do. #sblchat

In reply to @garnet_hillman, @MeganCMoMo

MikeSzczepanik Sep 6 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Ditto! #sblchat

MeganCMoMo Sep 6 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1: First instinct is to say I don't grade.I provide feedback to help learners progress on towards understanding. #sblchat

RoweRikW Sep 6 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Here We Grow!! #sblchat

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Q1 Why do you grade? #sblchat

KatieBudrow Sep 6 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1 To communicate learning at a given moment in time. #sblchat

Ms_Heilsberg Sep 6 @ 9:09 PM EDT

#sblchat A1 - give a grade to show progress with the feedback needed to progress more

TomSchimmer Sep 6 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1: "Grade" the verb = the summative purpose of assessment, which is about the verification of learning & the reporting to others #sblchat

j_ozbolt Sep 6 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1 a grade is a nice summary, but is useless if there is no feedback to act upon #sblchat

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:10 PM EDT

RT Q1 Why do you grade? #sblchat

leeannjung Sep 6 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1 The primary purpose 4 clear & accurate data on performance, thus a grade, is 2 inform my instruction! #sblchat

RoweRikW Sep 6 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Feedback is where it's at!! #sblchat

MikeSzczepanik Sep 6 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1 - I assess in order to give feedback - move students in a desired direction #sblchat

shirky17 Sep 6 @ 9:10 PM EDT

#sblchat A1 is grading the best way to achieve what you said you were attempting to do??

RoweRikW Sep 6 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Bring on the laughter, Paul! #sblchat

shirky17 Sep 6 @ 9:08 PM EDT

#sblchat A1 i will grade b/c i am told that i have to ?????

luifeluife Sep 6 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Luis Fernando directly from Mexico City #CDMX. Special Education Counselor. Excited to start the conversation! #sblchat

kenoc7 Sep 6 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1 - We grade to communicate student achievement on standards to whomever has the right to know about a student’s achievement. #sblchat

In reply to @garnet_hillman

_Ashley_Torres Sep 6 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1:Love to say I always grade to assess learning-reality is that sometimes it's because I'm required 9 grades per subject per MP #sblchat

WillCounty92 Sep 6 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1. A great professor once told me that grading--like all activities in school--should ultimately promote student learning. #sblchat

kirk_humphreys Sep 6 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1: I like the word, "assess" way better than grade. We grade to see where a kid is in a moment in time in their learning. #sblchat

fostermiracle Sep 6 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A move towards SBL can help change the focus from grades to learning and growth. #sblchat #edchat

neiltyson Sep 6 @ 10:56 AM EDT

In school, students cheat because the system values high grades more than students value learning.

RoweRikW Sep 6 @ 9:11 PM EDT

LOUDER, Brad! #sblchat

BradLatzke Sep 6 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1 You grade because someone else says you have to. You assess because it leads to more learning. #sblchat

Ms_Heilsberg Sep 6 @ 9:11 PM EDT

#sblchat grading without feedback is useless. But you can give feedback without a grade

shirky17 Sep 6 @ 9:10 PM EDT

#sblchat A1 is grading the best way to achieve what you said you were attempting to do??

datiepriest Sep 6 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1...loaded question.☺ To provide a guide towards mastery. I would have provided a different answer 3-5 years ago. #sblchat

Ms_Heilsberg Sep 6 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Assesss is definitely the best word! #sblchat

kirk_humphreys Sep 6 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1: I like the word, "assess" way better than grade. We grade to see where a kid is in a moment in time in their learning. #sblchat

BarbMiller12 Sep 6 @ 9:11 PM EDT

#sblchat A1 2 inform Ss & Ps of where Ss r on their path to learning the standard. I hate the word grade; prefer feedback #SJHCATS

MikeSzczepanik Sep 6 @ 9:11 PM EDT

My thoughts exactly! #sblchat

Ms_Heilsberg Sep 6 @ 9:11 PM EDT
#sblchat grading without feedback is useless. But you can give feedback without a grade
- shirky17 Sep 6 @ 9:10 PM EDT
  
  #sblchat A1 is grading the best way to achieve what you said you were attempting to do??

RoweRikW Sep 6 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Greetings, Luis! #sblchat

luifeluife Sep 6 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Luis Fernando directly from Mexico City #CDMX. Special Education Counselor. Excited to start the conversation! #sblchat

ddigiova Sep 6 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1 I think we grade because we believe families/community/colleges expect it. #sblchat

thierck Sep 6 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1 To gather evidence to enact next steps in the teaching/learning cycle. Action required on both ends. #sblchat

In reply to @garnet_hillman

MeganCMoMo Sep 6 @ 9:12 PM EDT

We are going to be talking healthy grading practices Sept 16 @ Schaumburg HS for FREE!! Join us! Register: https://t.co/lkavfkbxME #sblchat

SuptTallman Sep 6 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1: Great question, and a better question would be why do we have to?! Feedback is so much more effective..and let it inform inst. #sblchat

DRich0696 Sep 6 @ 9:12 PM EDT

I've gathered enough evidence to make that assessment of you! Now waiting for confirmation with most recent evidence. #sblchat #readyourbook

In reply to @garnet_hillman, @MeganCMoMo

technolandy Sep 6 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Whew. Dinner had me running late but - Ian from BCs smokey Shuswap looking forward to the return of #sblchat

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Hi Tom! Great to chat with you. #sblchat

In reply to @thierck

TomSchimmer Sep 6 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A1: The symbols (noun) are not as important as the action (verb) of certifying achievement vs standards; that's unavoidable #sblchat

DrMarianaAdame Sep 6 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A1. I believe that grades should be use only to know where is our student standing. Is she learning the skill? #sblchat

MeganCMoMo Sep 6 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Well, if its only because its expected but no mention on necessity - then should we reconsider? #sblchat

ddigiova Sep 6 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1 I think we grade because we believe families/community/colleges expect it. #sblchat

kenoc7 Sep 6 @ 9:14 PM EDT

I believe grades show achievement not progress. Ach’t and progress aren’t the same. #sblchat

In reply to @Ms_Heilsberg

luifeluife Sep 6 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A1. We assess to keep track of the student's progress. Provide some feedback o or to have a better frame of their learning process. #sblchat

thierck Sep 6 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Just had dinner with @TomSchimmer and could not let him go the chat alone! #sblchat

In reply to @garnet_hillman, @TomSchimmer

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Hi Ian! #sblchat

In reply to @technolandy

datiepriest Sep 6 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A1...I also prefer assess over grade. Assessment allows you to address learning patterns whereas grades = what it is right now... #sblchat

RoweRikW Sep 6 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Ian, we've been awaiting your arrival in #sblchat ...

technolandy Sep 6 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Whew. Dinner had me running late but - Ian from BCs smokey Shuswap looking forward to the return of #sblchat

leeannjung Sep 6 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A1 Some say purpose 4 grades is 2 accurately report what Ss know. But reporting isn't the purpose. 1/2 #sblchat

TomSchimmer Sep 6 @ 9:15 PM EDT

We should have brought our laptops to dinner haha! #sblchat

In reply to @thierck, @garnet_hillman

Katiemissu Sep 6 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Katie from Maine joining a little late. #sblchat

technolandy Sep 6 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Love to have a bunch of BCers in tonight's #sblchat

In reply to @thierck, @garnet_hillman, @TomSchimmer

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Good evening Katie! #sblchat

In reply to @Katiemissu

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Q2 Who do you grade for? #sblchat

kenoc7 Sep 6 @ 9:16 PM EDT

That is a crazy number of grades!!! #sblchat

In reply to @_Ashley_Torres

MeganCMoMo Sep 6 @ 9:16 PM EDT

YES!!! I'll post a hashtag to follow and resources if you resist the temptation #sblchat

In reply to @BarbMiller12, @koliver555

RoweRikW Sep 6 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Katie, welcome! #sblchat

Katiemissu Sep 6 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Katie from Maine joining a little late. #sblchat

jercook73 Sep 6 @ 9:16 PM EDT

We should also grade/assess to inform next steps in our instruction #sblchat

SraWienhold Sep 6 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Hola #sblchat! Allison, Spanish teacher in Iowa joining in late

BarbMiller12 Sep 6 @ 9:16 PM EDT

#sblchat but progress should be allowed to continue based on level of achievment

kenoc7 Sep 6 @ 9:14 PM EDT

I believe grades show achievement not progress. Ach’t and progress aren’t the same. #sblchat
In reply to @Ms_Heilsberg

effortfuleduktr Sep 6 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A1 - So Ss understand their level of understanding. #sblchat

In reply to @garnet_hillman

RoweRikW Sep 6 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Allison, pleased to share with you in #sblchat Tonight!

In reply to @SraWienhold

j_ozbolt Sep 6 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2 the S and the P to give a quick summary. #sblchat

RoweRikW Sep 6 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2 - We grade as a means of communication for our Administration, Parents, our Learners, and colleges/universities. #sblchat

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2 IMHO traditional grading is for outside of school - parents, universities, etc. When made meaningful it is also for Ss and Ts. #sblchat

kirk_humphreys Sep 6 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2: First and foremost the students. It is their learning and should have ownership of it. Secondly, it gives me an understanding. #sblchat

mexusmx Sep 6 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A1: Assessment done right served to guide instructional pace and help Ts refocus or redouble their efforts. #sblchat

technolandy Sep 6 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A1 I try not to give unclear symbols to denote achievement based on tasks...but I do like giving feedback based on learning! #sblchat

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Hi Allison! #sblchat

In reply to @SraWienhold

MikeSzczepanik Sep 6 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2 - Grades are judgments ... at least in Ss eyes #sblchat

Ms_Heilsberg Sep 6 @ 9:17 PM EDT

#sblchat parents, school, students.. wish Ss never saw grades til the end then focus on knowledge not grades or passing/failing

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Q2 Who do you grade for? #sblchat

MeganCMoMo Sep 6 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2: I issue grades because I am told to & I only issue them 3 times a term. The rest is student-scored and based on feedback. #sblchat

kenoc7 Sep 6 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Hi Ian. I hope you and all are safe out there in BC with all the fires. #sblchat

In reply to @technolandy

DRich0696 Sep 6 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2: I grade for parents. Students don't need grades, but many want them - they only need assessment feedback. #sblchat

_Ashley_Torres Sep 6 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2: I assess learning and growth for myself. I give letter/# grades for the parents and students. #sblchat

TomSchimmer Sep 6 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2: For Ss, so they can know that certain achievement w/ standards has been reached. For Ps, so they can be informed abt child #sblchat

kenoc7 Sep 6 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Absolutely!!!! #sblchat

In reply to @BarbMiller12

shirky17 Sep 6 @ 9:18 PM EDT

#sblchat A2 we grade for the scholarship committees and college admission offices so they can rank students

KatieBudrow Sep 6 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2 I think of grades as a common language for student, parent, and teacher. So the grading would be communication for all three. #sblchat

technolandy Sep 6 @ 9:18 PM EDT

So far - but I don't want to tempt the fires! #sblchat

In reply to @kenoc7

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:19 PM EDT

RT Q2 Who do you grade for? #sblchat

SraWienhold Sep 6 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2: I assess for students to see where they are at & to provide me with data to guide instruction #sblchat

JohnSchlender Sep 6 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2 In the past it was for the system. Making the shift to grades as part of the learning process for the learners. #sblchat

ddigiova Sep 6 @ 9:19 PM EDT

There is a absolutely a necessity for assessment and feedback. Sometimes I wish that was the focus instead of "grades." #sblchat

In reply to @MeganCMoMo

DaveWheeler11 Sep 6 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A1 most grade because its all they know how to do. We've never taught/shown T's a better way #sblchat

effortfuleduktr Sep 6 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2 - The stakeholders...lame answer, but it's the truth. #sblchat

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Q2 Who do you grade for? #sblchat

MeganCMoMo Sep 6 @ 9:19 PM EDT

SO sad, I don't want judgments or feelings involved in my evaluation of learning. Not given from me and not felt by them. #sblchat

MikeSzczepanik Sep 6 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2 - Grades are judgments ... at least in Ss eyes #sblchat

MikeSzczepanik Sep 6 @ 9:19 PM EDT

EXACTLY! #sblchat

Ms_Heilsberg Sep 6 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Agreed! Grades show pass/fail not knowledge learned. Ss only think I'm failing not I need to work harder
In reply to @MikeSzczepanik

TeachinTexas Sep 6 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A2: For myself🙃We use data in our PLCs, to guide instruction, build groups.. BUT I'm making the switch to KIDS though! #whyimhere #sblchat

In reply to @garnet_hillman

leeannjung Sep 6 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A2 IOW, the info is for Ss and me, but the main reason to reduce words to a symbol is 4 efficient data use. #sblchat

leeannjung Sep 6 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A2 Scores are primarily for me 2 inform my instruction. It's a reduction of the feedback data, which is for Ss. #sblchat

BradLatzke Sep 6 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Bravo! Your classes are about learning, not grading. #sblchat

MeganCMoMo Sep 6 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2: I issue grades because I am told to & I only issue them 3 times a term. The rest is student-scored and based on feedback. #sblchat

DrMarianaAdame Sep 6 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A2. I grade for me, to know if I'm on the right instructional direction for the student. #sblchat

DRich0696 Sep 6 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Truth! #sblchat

DaveWheeler11 Sep 6 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A1 most grade because its all they know how to do. We've never taught/shown T's a better way #sblchat

shirky17 Sep 6 @ 9:20 PM EDT

#sblchat assessment and feedback should occur almost constantly

In reply to @ddigiova, @MeganCMoMo

MeganCMoMo Sep 6 @ 9:20 PM EDT

That's why we are in this chat:) So we can work the movement and take the steps to change the focus to learning. #sblchat

In reply to @ddigiova

TomSchimmer Sep 6 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A2: We (educators) can't minimize the importance of synthesizing learning results; we know, but Ps need access w/out=overwhelmed #sblchat

MikeSzczepanik Sep 6 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Grades are thought of by parents as tickets to scholarships ... ranking of self worth #sblchat

vamp_kris2102 Sep 6 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Lotus Esprit S1 No Reserve (1978) #Lotus https://t.co/j6MPgf3rlz Complete number matching car, VIN 621H, L31 #sblchat

GradeSmarter Sep 6 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A2: To communicates Ss current level of performance in relation to the learning targets/standards at a given point in time. #sblchat

kenoc7 Sep 6 @ 9:21 PM EDT

You got it, Garnet. Sadly also for athletic eligibility. Meaningful for S P and T if grades are for standards NOT subjects. #sblchat

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2 IMHO traditional grading is for outside of school - parents, universities, etc. When made meaningful it is also for Ss and Ts. #sblchat

RoweRikW Sep 6 @ 9:21 PM EDT

#STOPIT #sblchat

MikeSzczepanik Sep 6 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Grades are thought of by parents as tickets to scholarships ... ranking of self worth #sblchat

Ms_Heilsberg Sep 6 @ 9:21 PM EDT

We don't teach Ts the right way to give feedback so they resort to grades #sblchat

DaveWheeler11 Sep 6 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A1 most grade because its all they know how to do. We've never taught/shown T's a better way #sblchat

ddigiova Sep 6 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Agreed! #sblchat

In reply to @shirky17, @MeganCMoMo

DaveWheeler11 Sep 6 @ 9:21 PM EDT

We grade for T's to find out who knows what in their classroom, next steps in teaching. Also for S's for feedback on where they r #sblchat

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Q2 Who do you grade for? #sblchat

shirky17 Sep 6 @ 9:22 PM EDT

#sblchat correct..T's were never taught how to give high quality feedback

In reply to @Ms_Heilsberg

TomSchimmer Sep 6 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A2: Grading doesn't necessarily = giving letter grades. We have to know & be able to articulate the difference to all stakeholders #sblchat

BarbMiller12 Sep 6 @ 9:22 PM EDT

#sblchat A2 it should b 4 & with Ss. Ps & S dis want a grade 2 b in compliance w/ community expectations. Need 2 work on changing expts.

JohnSchlender Sep 6 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A2. We might never get away from the "have to" grade but we can make sure the grading process promotes learning. #sblchat

MianiD Sep 6 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Absolutely, grading should reflect student growth and progress with clear feedback #sblchat

KatieBudrow Sep 6 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2 I think of grades as a common language for student, parent, and teacher. So the grading would be communication for all three. #sblchat

MikeSzczepanik Sep 6 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A2 - Who SHOULD be grades for? #sblchat #realquestion

datiepriest Sep 6 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A2. We should be grading to inform our instructional behaviors inclusive of data and student voice #sblchat

technolandy Sep 6 @ 9:22 PM EDT

I put grades on Permanent Record cards, as that's still a rule in BC - and I'm willing to translate for patents as we shift #sblchat

kirk_humphreys Sep 6 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Yes exactly! #sblchat

In reply to @TomSchimmer

thierck Sep 6 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A2 Wide variety of audiences & dependent on a variety of factors. Must be for Ss, Ts, Ps & other (occasionally) required audiences #sblchat

RoweRikW Sep 6 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Check out "The Culture of Feedback" by @plugusin and @mrscienceteach #sblchat

shirky17 Sep 6 @ 9:22 PM EDT

#sblchat correct..T's were never taught how to give high quality feedback
In reply to @Ms_Heilsberg

BradLatzke Sep 6 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A sad truth. School leaders must lead shift away from this harmful belief about grading. #sblchat

MikeSzczepanik Sep 6 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Grades are thought of by parents as tickets to scholarships ... ranking of self worth #sblchat

Ms_Heilsberg Sep 6 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Yes! Yes! Yes! #sblchat

JohnSchlender Sep 6 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A2. We might never get away from the "have to" grade but we can make sure the grading process promotes learning. #sblchat

Algebrainwords Sep 6 @ 9:23 PM EDT

1st night back teaching. Students smiled when I told them they will discover their untapped potential in my class #suptchat #sblchat #scchat

kenoc7 Sep 6 @ 9:23 PM EDT

If we only provide grades for 2 days each grading period the focus is on feedback and learning. #sblchat

In reply to @ddigiova, @MeganCMoMo

technolandy Sep 6 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A2 sadly, I can "grade" pretty accurately knowing a few factors (family, solicit-Econ, gender etc) IF she/afl not being used... #sblchat

GradeSmarter Sep 6 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A: For others who want to compare and sort rather than grow and teach ALL students #sblchat

SuptTallman Sep 6 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A2: We GRADE for the system. But we should ASSESS for informed feedback for our Ss and informed instruction for us. #sblchat

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Q3 What are some different things a grade can represent or include? #sblchat

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Important to recognize the differences between grading and assessing. #sblchat

In reply to @SuptTallman

DRich0696 Sep 6 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Grading promotes competition rather than collaboration in the classroom. #sblchat

GradeSmarter Sep 6 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A: For others who want to compare and sort rather than grow and teach ALL students #sblchat

technolandy Sep 6 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Too often students ask/say that a grade is what s teacher gives them. Needs to connect with authentic S work (on Learning) #sblchat

In reply to @MeganCMoMo

kirk_humphreys Sep 6 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A3: A grade should show where a student is on their journey to learning content. Should only include academic proficiency. #sblchat

RoweRikW Sep 6 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A3 - The ONLY thing our grades represent is the most recent Proficiency Levels associated with each of our Standards. #NoKleenex #sblchat

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A3 Traditional grading represents academic achievement, behaviors, and growth combined. SBG separates these for clarity. #sblchat

j_ozbolt Sep 6 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A3 it should include the students current achievement in relations to the standards. Not include behavior should be separate. #sblchat

TomSchimmer Sep 6 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A2: Remember that in the orthodoxy of assessment, "formative grades" are an oxymoron; Grading for feedback=mixed-message/purpose #sblchat

Ms_Heilsberg Sep 6 @ 9:26 PM EDT

#sblchat leaders need to help Ts grow and provide openness to allow Ts to be creative in grading

datiepriest Sep 6 @ 9:24 PM EDT

I agree. Leaders must be intentional in providing strategic feedback to Ts with the expressed intent grow & develop them.
In reply to @shirky17, @Ms_Heilsberg

kenoc7 Sep 6 @ 9:26 PM EDT

YES, YES, YES!!! #sblchat

JohnSchlender Sep 6 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A2. We might never get away from the "have to" grade but we can make sure the grading process promotes learning. #sblchat

MeganCMoMo Sep 6 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A3: Proficiency and Progress. They SHOULD NOT include behavior or compliance. #sblchat

DRich0696 Sep 6 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A3: Some grades still include behavior. #sblchat

luifeluife Sep 6 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A2. Grading is important for some parents or most of them. It is a mindset pretty intrincated in the Mex Ed system. #sblchat

RoweRikW Sep 6 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Not yours and not mine... #sblchat

DRich0696 Sep 6 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A3: Some grades still include behavior. #sblchat

kirk_humphreys Sep 6 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Never, ever. #sblchat

MeganCMoMo Sep 6 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A3: Proficiency and Progress. They SHOULD NOT include behavior or compliance. #sblchat

Ms_Heilsberg Sep 6 @ 9:27 PM EDT

This has been the biggest struggle for Ts at my school #sblchat sbg needs to show separate growth not combined

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A3 Traditional grading represents academic achievement, behaviors, and growth combined. SBG separates these for clarity. #sblchat

BradLatzke Sep 6 @ 9:27 PM EDT

An important distinction that many educators do not understand. #sblchat

TomSchimmer Sep 6 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A2: Remember that in the orthodoxy of assessment, "formative grades" are an oxymoron; Grading for feedback=mixed-message/purpose #sblchat

thierck Sep 6 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A3 I know what it shouldn't include - behaviour, effort, social factors, class (perceived) effort #sblchat

Ms_Heilsberg Sep 6 @ 9:27 PM EDT

YES! #sblchat

MeganCMoMo Sep 6 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A3: Proficiency and Progress. They SHOULD NOT include behavior or compliance. #sblchat

BarbMiller12 Sep 6 @ 9:27 PM EDT

#sblchat A3 unfortunately many grades reflect behaviors instead of strictly academics. Another change we need to implement. #sjhcats

Katiemissu Sep 6 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A2 When I graded it was for students, parents and recognition. I assessed learning but a grade wasn't needed for that. #sblchat #edtech562

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:28 PM EDT

RT Q3 What are some different things a grade can represent or include? #sblchat

DRich0696 Sep 6 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Sadly, I used to though...regrets of the past. #sblchat

In reply to @RoweRikW

kenoc7 Sep 6 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A3 - grades CAN include a “hodgepodge” of factors; they SHOULD only include individual achievement of standards. #sblchat

In reply to @garnet_hillman

DaveWheeler11 Sep 6 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A3 can include success towards a learning goal, success to a specific standard, work ethic, attitude, responsibility, lots of stuff #sblchat

DrMarianaAdame Sep 6 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A3. A grade should represent the progress the student is making. #sblchat

MikeSzczepanik Sep 6 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Many students see grades as a representation of self worth ... hence the evolution of "grade-grubbers" and "I give up-ers" #sblchat

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Q3 What are some different things a grade can represent or include? #sblchat

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:28 PM EDT

I committed every grading malpractice in the book! Until I learned there was another way... #sblchat

In reply to @DRich0696, @RoweRikW

shirky17 Sep 6 @ 9:29 PM EDT

ditto #sblchat

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:28 PM EDT

I committed every grading malpractice in the book! Until I learned there was another way... #sblchat
In reply to @DRich0696, @RoweRikW

ehaan308 Sep 6 @ 9:29 PM EDT

I think this is a struggle many teachers have when moving from a traditional grading system. #sblchat

Ms_Heilsberg Sep 6 @ 9:27 PM EDT
This has been the biggest struggle for Ts at my school #sblchat sbg needs to show separate growth not combined
- garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:26 PM EDT
  
  A3 Traditional grading represents academic achievement, behaviors, and growth combined. SBG separates these for clarity. #sblchat

GradeSmarter Sep 6 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A3: "grade" can include everything from academic achievement to effort to compliance to participation #sblchat Grades must be defined

_Ashley_Torres Sep 6 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A3: Grades should correspond with the ability to meet the standard consistently. #sblchat

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Agree. Sadly, many students associate part of their identity with a grade. #sblchat

In reply to @MikeSzczepanik

BradLatzke Sep 6 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A3 A grade can reflect how many kleenex boxes a student brought in to the teacher. #sblchat

DRich0696 Sep 6 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Thanks for letting me off the hook. #sblchat

In reply to @garnet_hillman, @RoweRikW

luifeluife Sep 6 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A3. Everything is overlapped. Sometimes progress is diminished bc of a behavioral issue or backwards. #sblchat

RoweRikW Sep 6 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Me too! I learned better though through #sblchat!

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:28 PM EDT

I committed every grading malpractice in the book! Until I learned there was another way... #sblchat
In reply to @DRich0696, @RoweRikW

Ms_Heilsberg Sep 6 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Me too! So happy now that I've changed and I can see my Ss change for the better #sblchat

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:28 PM EDT

I committed every grading malpractice in the book! Until I learned there was another way... #sblchat
In reply to @DRich0696, @RoweRikW

technolandy Sep 6 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Lots of conversations starters here! Esp as universities aren't always happy w their 4 year completions - they want learners! #sblchat

In reply to @BradLatzke

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Make sure to follow all the wonderful people you are chatting with tonight! #sblchat

MikeSzczepanik Sep 6 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A3 - Feedback MUST be included - otherwise it doesn't move students to improve #sblchat

aollenburg Sep 6 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Andy from MN joining #sblchat a little late. A3: Grades should empower our Ss to collaborate with us to report their current learning.

Ms_Heilsberg Sep 6 @ 9:30 PM EDT

The struggle has been real at my school #sblchat

In reply to @ehaan308

leeannjung Sep 6 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A3 An achievement grade can only reflect achievement. #sblchat

leeannjung Sep 6 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A3 An approaches to learning/behavior grade should only reflect that construct. #sblchat

leeannjung Sep 6 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A3 Missing data cannot be recorded as a zero. It's missing data. #sblchat

RoweRikW Sep 6 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Please... #STOPIT! #sblchat

BradLatzke Sep 6 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A3 A grade can reflect how many kleenex boxes a student brought in to the teacher. #sblchat

DRich0696 Sep 6 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Have you become a #sucklesseveryday strategist too? #separatedatbirth #sblchat

In reply to @PeaceLoveMHeine, @RoweRikW

WillCounty92 Sep 6 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Great point. It's important to remember that those kids are just reacting to the system in which they live. #sblchat

In reply to @MikeSzczepanik

kenoc7 Sep 6 @ 9:31 PM EDT

I must emphasize proficiency/ach't & progress are related but different. If grades are about progress we need diff’t descriptors. #sblchat

In reply to @MeganCMoMo

TomSchimmer Sep 6 @ 9:31 PM EDT

It's 2017 people, let's hope we're long past this one! Sadly, in some spots, I'm not sure we are. #sblchat

BradLatzke Sep 6 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A3 A grade can reflect how many kleenex boxes a student brought in to the teacher. #sblchat

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:31 PM EDT

This! #sblchat

leeannjung Sep 6 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A3 Missing data cannot be recorded as a zero. It's missing data. #sblchat

ddigiova Sep 6 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Love this! #sblchat

leeannjung Sep 6 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A3 An achievement grade can only reflect achievement. #sblchat

RoweRikW Sep 6 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Andy, jump in Friend! #sblchat

In reply to @aollenburg

SuptTallman Sep 6 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A3: Boiled down...a "grade," however you'd like to define it, should correctly communicate what a student knows and is able to do. #sblchat

MianiD Sep 6 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Yea, Ts need to find alternative methods to recover that data! Zeros often send the wrong message #sblchat

leeannjung Sep 6 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A3 Missing data cannot be recorded as a zero. It's missing data. #sblchat

kenoc7 Sep 6 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Me too. #sblchat

In reply to @garnet_hillman, @DRich0696, @RoweRikW

technolandy Sep 6 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A3 the more I think & read & share etc the less certain I am about what grades mean....even less sure about %s.... #sblchat

MeganCMoMo Sep 6 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Yes, I agree. I use summative scores for grades, but consider not only that for evidence. #sblchat

In reply to @kenoc7

MianiD Sep 6 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Yes, Ts need to find alternative methods to recover that data! Zeros often send the wrong message #sblchat

leeannjung Sep 6 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A3 Missing data cannot be recorded as a zero. It's missing data. #sblchat

WillCounty92 Sep 6 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Because the world rewards them for that mentality. Problem not the kids but the system. #sblchat

In reply to @garnet_hillman, @MikeSzczepanik

Ms_Heilsberg Sep 6 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Hardest conversation with Ss when you have to explain how their grade shows what they know not how nice they are #sblchat

SuptTallman Sep 6 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A3: Boiled down...a "grade," however you'd like to define it, should correctly communicate what a student knows and is able to do. #sblchat

Kenny_pal2 Sep 6 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Let's talk about " #sblchat " right now - Chat channel (free) https://t.co/cyLBOD4XGh

JohnSchlender Sep 6 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A3 Grades should represent the most recent evidence of progress toward meeting the standard. #sblchat

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Agreed. Both important, but separate. #sblchat

kenoc7 Sep 6 @ 9:31 PM EDT

I must emphasize proficiency/ach't & progress are related but different. If grades are about progress we need diff’t descriptors. #sblchat
In reply to @MeganCMoMo

MikeSzczepanik Sep 6 @ 9:33 PM EDT

YES! #sblchat

WillCounty92 Sep 6 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Because the world rewards them for that mentality. Problem not the kids but the system. #sblchat
In reply to @garnet_hillman, @MikeSzczepanik

technolandy Sep 6 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Here's my challenge: we have language arts for a grade, but made up of reading/writing/speaking + competencies. & I hate to average #sblchat

In reply to @j_ozbolt

kenoc7 Sep 6 @ 9:33 PM EDT

But many universities seem willing to accept huge first year failure rates. (Freshmen = cash cows) #sblchat

In reply to @technolandy, @BradLatzke

MikeSzczepanik Sep 6 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Time to change the system #sblchat

WillCounty92 Sep 6 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Because the world rewards them for that mentality. Problem not the kids but the system. #sblchat
In reply to @garnet_hillman, @MikeSzczepanik

MeganCMoMo Sep 6 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Can you use a logic rule? #sblchat

In reply to @technolandy, @j_ozbolt

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Exactly - the system creates the ideal 'A student'. #sblchat

In reply to @WillCounty92, @MikeSzczepanik

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Q4 How can accuracy be improved in the grading paradigm? #sblchat

JanetChowMSc Sep 6 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Not sure they realize what they're doing #sblchat

In reply to @RoweRikW

TomSchimmer Sep 6 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Sometimes the 'most frequent' or 'consistent' is more accurate; can be 'more' recent vs 'most.' With complexity, +1 time is needed. #sblchat

In reply to @JohnSchlender

DaveWheeler11 Sep 6 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Welcome to the dark side!! C'mon in, the water is fine!!! 😀 #sblchat

technolandy Sep 6 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A3 the more I think & read & share etc the less certain I am about what grades mean....even less sure about %s.... #sblchat

RoweRikW Sep 6 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Our Learners asked us this week to be honest in our grading and to make it pure learning! SBG at work! #sblchat

Ms_Heilsberg Sep 6 @ 9:32 PM EDT
Hardest conversation with Ss when you have to explain how their grade shows what they know not how nice they are #sblchat
- SuptTallman Sep 6 @ 9:31 PM EDT
  
  A3: Boiled down...a "grade," however you'd like to define it, should correctly communicate what a student knows and is able to do. #sblchat

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A4 Align assessment, instruction, & practice to the standards. Report where Ss are at that moment w/their learning and proficiency. #sblchat

RoweRikW Sep 6 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A4 - Accuracy can be improved by NOT averaging, NOT including zeros, NOT including Extra Credit, NOT including bonus points. #sblchat

kirk_humphreys Sep 6 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A4: The moment you include anything that represents behavior (Extra Cred, practice...) into a grade, you have invalidated the grade #sblchat

leeannjung Sep 6 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A3 Homework completion is a behavior, not achievement. #sblchat

leeannjung Sep 6 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A4 Reading What's Worth Fighting Against in Grading can help! :-) #sblchat https://t.co/uSuVix8gpb

luifeluife Sep 6 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Zeros = failure. That is students mindset. There is no feedback, nor progress. #sblchat

BradLatzke Sep 6 @ 9:35 PM EDT

When there is more college debt than credit card debt, you have a univ. system focused on other things than learning. #sblchat

In reply to @kenoc7, @technolandy

KatieBudrow Sep 6 @ 9:35 PM EDT

What about Pepsi caps? #sblchat

In reply to @kirk_humphreys

DRich0696 Sep 6 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A4: Decrease the range of numerical ratings to something less than 100 for goodness sake. #sblchat

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Very true. #sblchat

In reply to @BradLatzke, @kenoc7, @technolandy

RoweRikW Sep 6 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A4 - Accuracy is by empowering Learners to PERSEVERE in our Learning through various reassessment options. #TakeLast Grade #sblchat

KatieBudrow Sep 6 @ 9:36 PM EDT

This. I cannot say it any better ... #sblchat

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A4 Align assessment, instruction, & practice to the standards. Report where Ss are at that moment w/their learning and proficiency. #sblchat

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Yes Kirk...Pepsi caps. #sblchat

In reply to @KatieBudrow, @kirk_humphreys

Ms_Heilsberg Sep 6 @ 9:36 PM EDT

And Ss see it as a done deal not that it's something that still has be competed #alllearningisimportant #sblchat

luifeluife Sep 6 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Zeros = failure. That is students mindset. There is no feedback, nor progress. #sblchat

TomSchimmer Sep 6 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A4: Ensure assess only learning (validity) and ensure that teachers determine grades in a similar, likeminded process (reliability) #sblchat

GradeSmarter Sep 6 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Q4: Toss out computerized grading programs. Teachers not computers determine grades. #sblchat

technolandy Sep 6 @ 9:36 PM EDT

But if the "big ones" change - others will follow (thanks to @MIT for being one of these trendchangers!) #sblchat

In reply to @kenoc7, @BradLatzke, @MIT

kenoc7 Sep 6 @ 9:36 PM EDT

We should have no subject grades except for grades 11 and 12. Through grade 10 only grades for standards. #sblchat

In reply to @technolandy, @j_ozbolt

BarbMiller12 Sep 6 @ 9:36 PM EDT

#sblchat The zero conversation drives me crazy. Many TS still caught up in punishment. "That'll teach them" philosophy.

MianiD Sep 6 @ 9:32 PM EDT
Yes, Ts need to find alternative methods to recover that data! Zeros often send the wrong message #sblchat
- leeannjung Sep 6 @ 9:30 PM EDT
  
  A3 Missing data cannot be recorded as a zero. It's missing data. #sblchat

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:37 PM EDT

RT Q4 How can accuracy be improved in the grading paradigm? #sblchat

RoweRikW Sep 6 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A4 - Accuracy can be improved by setting clear Goals and keeping those Goals ever present in the minds of our Learners. #sblchat

MikeSzczepanik Sep 6 @ 9:37 PM EDT

I am making two changes ... No grades for individual assignments (only feedback) and no homework unless Ss assigns to self. #sblchat

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Q4 How can accuracy be improved in the grading paradigm? #sblchat

ehaan308 Sep 6 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A4 Looking at trends/tendencies rather than averages. Making sure that only the proficiency on standards are what are included. #sblchat

Katiemissu Sep 6 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A3 A grade should represent the task it's attached to, thus a dilemma of giving a singular subject grade. #sblchat

MeganCMoMo Sep 6 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A4: Communicate clear targets and provide feedback to indicate where the learner is in relation to reaching the target. #sblchat

RoweRikW Sep 6 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Teachers and their Learners in Collaboration... #sblchat #Reflection

GradeSmarter Sep 6 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Q4: Toss out computerized grading programs. Teachers not computers determine grades. #sblchat

Ms_Heilsberg Sep 6 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Been biggest fight. Don't use grades to punish Ss! #sblchat

BarbMiller12 Sep 6 @ 9:36 PM EDT
#sblchat The zero conversation drives me crazy. Many TS still caught up in punishment. "That'll teach them" philosophy.
- MianiD Sep 6 @ 9:32 PM EDT
  
  Yes, Ts need to find alternative methods to recover that data! Zeros often send the wrong message #sblchat
  
  leeannjung Sep 6 @ 9:30 PM EDT
  
  A3 Missing data cannot be recorded as a zero. It's missing data. #sblchat

SuptTallman Sep 6 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A4: Accuracy is immediately improved by shifting the mindset & ditching "grades" & "averaging" and measuring progress toward stds. #sblchat

DaveWheeler11 Sep 6 @ 9:37 PM EDT

With better written scales or rubrics that define what has to be shown to be proficient. It's work but worth it. #sblchat

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Q4 How can accuracy be improved in the grading paradigm? #sblchat

shirky17 Sep 6 @ 9:37 PM EDT

#sblchat shouldnt they ALL get A's? wasnt our goal to have them learn "everything", why settle for less than A

In reply to @garnet_hillman, @WillCounty92, @MikeSzczepanik

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Love those changes! #sblchat

In reply to @MikeSzczepanik

JanetChowMSc Sep 6 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Are they all considered equal? #sblchat

In reply to @technolandy, @j_ozbolt

MianiD Sep 6 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Agreed, life long learning is not just a catch phrase; it is real and begins w/developing "academic grit" #sblchat #kidsdeserveit

RoweRikW Sep 6 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A4 - Accuracy is by empowering Learners to PERSEVERE in our Learning through various reassessment options. #TakeLast Grade #sblchat

DrMarianaAdame Sep 6 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A4. Teachers have to be clear on the skill they are assessing. No interpretation, no student behavior included. #sblchat

technolandy Sep 6 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Sure....I'll go with mode (because I like Pi 😜) but I also have LOs along the top of my "grade book" instead of tasks -.... #sblchat

In reply to @MeganCMoMo, @j_ozbolt

TomSchimmer Sep 6 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Couldn't agree more! As @tguskey makes clear, more categories = increase in potential misclassification. % sys = enemy of accuracy #sblchat

DRich0696 Sep 6 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A4: Decrease the range of numerical ratings to something less than 100 for goodness sake. #sblchat

thierck Sep 6 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A4 Alignment is key! Assess what was taught, where you spent time, what mattered most #sblchat

JohnSchlender Sep 6 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A4 Provide crystal clear descriptors and definitions of levels of proficiency for each standard being assessed. #sblchat

ehaan308 Sep 6 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A4: Stop using grades as rewards/compensation for completing tasks. #sblchat

aollenburg Sep 6 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A4: Remember that assignments are practice. Ss need time to make and learn from mistakes which should never be included in a grade #sblchat

technolandy Sep 6 @ 9:39 PM EDT

... "so do o have to figure out which Learning Outcomes are more valuable? Based on dedicated time? Growth? Other? #sblchat

In reply to @MeganCMoMo, @j_ozbolt

Ms_Heilsberg Sep 6 @ 9:39 PM EDT

If you wanna grade behavior create standards and rubrics to do that. Don't include it in content standards #sblchat

DrMarianaAdame Sep 6 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A4. Teachers have to be clear on the skill they are assessing. No interpretation, no student behavior included. #sblchat

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Yes! And teachers need to come together and agree on what evidence proves proficiency with that skill. #sblchat

In reply to @DrMarianaAdame

kenoc7 Sep 6 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A4 Accuracy improves with quality ass't, eliminate behaviours from grades, no group scores, levels not %, no averaging & no 0’s. #sblchat

In reply to @garnet_hillman

leeannjung Sep 6 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A4 By removing practices like averaging or other ways of "calculating" grades. #sblchat

BradLatzke Sep 6 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A4 Todd Rose's "The End of Average" has ended convo about averaging. Use his research to stop averaging grades in your school. #sblchat

NKleinmeyer Sep 6 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A4: Create essential outcomes, focus teaching on the learning, communicate the what, how & why with students. Assess the learning. #sblchat

Ms_Heilsberg Sep 6 @ 9:40 PM EDT

It's nice to find someone who thinks alike. That's why I love #sblchat

In reply to @MikeSzczepanik

technolandy Sep 6 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Exactly! good questions arise now that #sblchat is back!

In reply to @JanetChowMSc, @j_ozbolt

luifeluife Sep 6 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A4. T's need to assess the skill and it's progress. Every student needs to feel he is learning and achieving. #sblchat

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:40 PM EDT

If I get to write them, I get to answer them too! #sblchat :)

In reply to @DaveWheeler11

aollenburg Sep 6 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A4: Assessments need to reflect the learning expected and be aligned correctly with the standards. #sblchat

shirky17 Sep 6 @ 9:41 PM EDT

how do you not give an average when the whole system is meant to average (& the average is meaningless) #sblchat

In reply to @kenoc7, @garnet_hillman

DRich0696 Sep 6 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Welcome back to #sblchat my friend!

In reply to @NKleinmeyer

datiepriest Sep 6 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A4 Begin with the End in Mind. Chart the end goal and work backwards. Provide Ss feedback. Make the goals and pathways visible 4 Ss #sblchat

ehaan308 Sep 6 @ 9:42 PM EDT

We are adding an Academic Success standard to our SBG report cards that include standards for items like behavior/attendance. #sblchat

Ms_Heilsberg Sep 6 @ 9:39 PM EDT
If you wanna grade behavior create standards and rubrics to do that. Don't include it in content standards #sblchat
- DrMarianaAdame Sep 6 @ 9:38 PM EDT
  
  A4. Teachers have to be clear on the skill they are assessing. No interpretation, no student behavior included. #sblchat

MeganCMoMo Sep 6 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Mode is still a computation. I would suggest using a if --> then #sblchat

In reply to @technolandy, @j_ozbolt

kenoc7 Sep 6 @ 9:42 PM EDT

I disagree - as long as the teacher controls the program and the program doesn’t’t control the teacher computer programs save time. #sblchat

In reply to @GradeSmarter

MikeSzczepanik Sep 6 @ 9:42 PM EDT

If I run a 4:00 minute mile today - should I average all of my mile times over the past year? #sblchat

In reply to @shirky17, @kenoc7, @garnet_hillman

mrswahle Sep 6 @ 9:42 PM EDT

So true! If my paycheck suffered from every time I made a mistake and LEARNED from it... well you do the math! #sblchat #edchat #room407

aollenburg Sep 6 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A4: Remember that assignments are practice. Ss need time to make and learn from mistakes which should never be included in a grade #sblchat

Ms_Heilsberg Sep 6 @ 9:42 PM EDT

We've always had them at my school but just now starting to use them right #sblchat

ehaan308 Sep 6 @ 9:42 PM EDT
We are adding an Academic Success standard to our SBG report cards that include standards for items like behavior/attendance. #sblchat
- Ms_Heilsberg Sep 6 @ 9:39 PM EDT
  
  If you wanna grade behavior create standards and rubrics to do that. Don't include it in content standards #sblchat
  
  DrMarianaAdame Sep 6 @ 9:38 PM EDT
  
  A4. Teachers have to be clear on the skill they are assessing. No interpretation, no student behavior included. #sblchat

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Q5 How do we make grading meaningful for teachers and students alike? #sblchat

shirky17 Sep 6 @ 9:43 PM EDT

#sblchat if you only run a 4 min mile once and 5's all the other times....

In reply to @MikeSzczepanik, @kenoc7, @garnet_hillman

j_ozbolt Sep 6 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A5 Make sure the feedback is actionable and provides direction for Ss in their learning. #sblchat

RoweRikW Sep 6 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A5 - Grades can take on greater meaning when our Learners are prompted to REFLECT on the Learning and communicate with Teachers. #sblchat

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A5 Grade less, be clear about what proficiency levels look like, maintain a growth mindset - grades are at that moment in time. #sblchat

kirk_humphreys Sep 6 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A5:First & foremost, learning should come first.The grades will follow. If Ss want to earn the grade first, you are doing it wrong. #sblchat

BarbMiller12 Sep 6 @ 9:44 PM EDT

#sblchat 💛these conversations w/my teams. Learning that happens 4 the Ts is tremendous.What? Learning from r instruction is not just for Ss?

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Yes! And teachers need to come together and agree on what evidence proves proficiency with that skill. #sblchat
In reply to @DrMarianaAdame

MeganCMoMo Sep 6 @ 9:44 PM EDT

I have 11 per term. Any 1's is an F, any 2's is a C and then combo of 3's and 4s are A or B. Its a little more detailed than that:) #sblchat

In reply to @technolandy, @j_ozbolt

DRich0696 Sep 6 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A5: Make grading only reflective of most recent evidence judged against the course standards. #sblchat

technolandy Sep 6 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A4 Clear outcomes Standards / examplars Ongoing self/peer feedback Timely T feedback Good Qs Practice & Reflection time #sblchat

Ms_Heilsberg Sep 6 @ 9:44 PM EDT

We need to give meaningful assignments first. #sblchat

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Q5 How do we make grading meaningful for teachers and students alike? #sblchat

ehaan308 Sep 6 @ 9:44 PM EDT

So important & something with which many Ts struggle. Colleges don't do a good job of teaching Ts to create valid assessments. #sblchat

aollenburg Sep 6 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A4: Assessments need to reflect the learning expected and be aligned correctly with the standards. #sblchat

MianiD Sep 6 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A5: Grading should be one component of the relationship building & growth process of the Ss. Ts need to be mindful of the big pic. #sblchat

TomSchimmer Sep 6 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A5: Make sure performance criteria - & process - is transparent so that grading isn't guesswork for students; clear process for Ts #sblchat

RoweRikW Sep 6 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A5 - Grades take on much greater meaning when regular FEEDBACK has been shared and responded to. Feedback improves Learning. #sblchat

leeannjung Sep 6 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Struggling w standards based grading for Ss with IEPs? Differentiated Assessment & Grading Model: https://t.co/mzV05Fee8f #sblchat

leeannjung Sep 6 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A5 By helping everyone understand the culture of mastery before charging forward changing a report card. #sblchat

leeannjung Sep 6 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A5 The relationships between Ss and Ts is the foundation for making it meaningful. #sblchat

JohnSchlender Sep 6 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A5 Empower learners to be co-designers in the process and then celebrate the learning successes together. #sblchat

MikeSzczepanik Sep 6 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Have quality benchmarks - Ts determine if they have been met - Ss and Ts meet to decide grade based on the benchmarks met #sblchat

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Q5 How do we make grading meaningful for teachers and students alike? #sblchat

kenoc7 Sep 6 @ 9:45 PM EDT

I want to know it wasn’t a fluke. Can you do it again next time you run a mile? One piece of evidence isn’t enough; more recent! #sblchat

In reply to @MikeSzczepanik, @shirky17, @garnet_hillman

SuptTallman Sep 6 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A6: Provide time and resources for Ts to transition to SBG & just as much time and resources to Ss and Ps to understand it's value. #sblchat

BradLatzke Sep 6 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Yup! #sblchat

Ms_Heilsberg Sep 6 @ 9:44 PM EDT
We need to give meaningful assignments first. #sblchat
- garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:43 PM EDT
  
  Q5 How do we make grading meaningful for teachers and students alike? #sblchat

Ms_Heilsberg Sep 6 @ 9:45 PM EDT

No need to grade every step if feedback is given along the way so the grade at the end will be valid #sblchat

RoweRikW Sep 6 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A5 - Grades take on much greater meaning when regular FEEDBACK has been shared and responded to. Feedback improves Learning. #sblchat

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:46 PM EDT

RT Q5 How do we make grading meaningful for teachers and students alike? #sblchat

RoweRikW Sep 6 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A5 - Grades take on greater meaning after daily COLLABORATION! #NoSurprises #sblchat

DrMarianaAdame Sep 6 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A5. Grades are meaningful if we use them as a guide to team up with our students to reach the goal: learning. #sblchat

DaveWheeler11 Sep 6 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A5 become useful when T's use assesments to drive instruction and feedback allows S's to continue to practice to improve to goal #sblchat

technolandy Sep 6 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Depends....if the fastest was at the right event....becomes a record...if not... a stat..... #sblchat

In reply to @shirky17, @MikeSzczepanik, @kenoc7, @garnet_hillman

_Ashley_Torres Sep 6 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A5: Ss need to be included in the grading process. Can't be something only Ts control is w/o Ss input &a understanding gd process #sblchat

luifeluife Sep 6 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A5. Providing feedback and always monitoring progress and instruction. S's need to feel they are part of big changes! #sblchat

MikeSzczepanik Sep 6 @ 9:46 PM EDT

If most recent was a 4:00 mile - then I am a 4 min miler!!! #sblchat

In reply to @kenoc7, @shirky17, @garnet_hillman

KatieBudrow Sep 6 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A5 I don't put anything in gradebook until the S says it can go in (& we are proud). It's based on evidence & aligned to standards. #sblchat

kenoc7 Sep 6 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A5 Main way we make grades meaningful is by grading on standards not assessment methods & having grades for standards not subjects. #sblchat

In reply to @garnet_hillman

NKleinmeyer Sep 6 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A5: Moving grading towards a conversation between teachers and students as an ongoing learning process increases the value. #sblchat

Katiemissu Sep 6 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A4 Clear targets, feedback and maybe grades shouldn't be written in stone...they should reflect learning from mistakes. #sblchat #edtech562

RoweRikW Sep 6 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Personal Best...? #sblchat

technolandy Sep 6 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Depends....if the fastest was at the right event....becomes a record...if not... a stat..... #sblchat
In reply to @shirky17, @MikeSzczepanik, @kenoc7, @garnet_hillman

GradeSmarter Sep 6 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Q5: Clearly communicate Standards,co-construct what success looks like, show a direct connection to questions on assessments #sblchat

technolandy Sep 6 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A5 focus on quality over quantity! #sblchat

shirky17 Sep 6 @ 9:48 PM EDT

#sblchat A5 self assessment and probably peer assessment should be part of a "grade"

MikeSzczepanik Sep 6 @ 9:48 PM EDT

As a track coach - this is where the analogy breaks down ... No such thing as fluke good races, BUT I see your point #sblchat

In reply to @kenoc7, @shirky17, @garnet_hillman

MeganCMoMo Sep 6 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Yes! I always explain to my learners that I want to see consistency. I want predictability that they will get it next time I ask #sblchat

kenoc7 Sep 6 @ 9:45 PM EDT

I want to know it wasn’t a fluke. Can you do it again next time you run a mile? One piece of evidence isn’t enough; more recent! #sblchat
In reply to @MikeSzczepanik, @shirky17, @garnet_hillman

thierck Sep 6 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A5 By making it meaningful for students and teachers! It's all about evidence gathering to plan next steps. #sblchat

kenoc7 Sep 6 @ 9:48 PM EDT

This is so good!!! #sblchat

leeannjung Sep 6 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Struggling w standards based grading for Ss with IEPs? Differentiated Assessment & Grading Model: https://t.co/mzV05Fee8f #sblchat

aollenburg Sep 6 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A5: When Ss ask why I wait so long to report a grade, I reply, "We're too busy learning. We'll deal with it when we have to." #sblchat

Hamm_Ed Sep 6 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A5 perhaps we can increase feedback frequency and "grades" from more than a single source. Sorry I'm late. Yellow from #MTY Mexico #sblchat

BarbMiller12 Sep 6 @ 9:49 PM EDT

#sjhcats are you listening? #sblchat

kenoc7 Sep 6 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A5 Main way we make grades meaningful is by grading on standards not assessment methods & having grades for standards not subjects. #sblchat
In reply to @garnet_hillman

technolandy Sep 6 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Hmm is a reference to attendance about the student or the family? But if standard means changes can be made to support behaviours...#sblchat

In reply to @ehaan308

NKleinmeyer Sep 6 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A5: Giving up the control & power over the grades as a teacher allows students to have more ownership. The grade is theirs not ours #sblchat

DRich0696 Sep 6 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Do you use a preponderance of evidence then? #sblchat

In reply to @MeganCMoMo

Hamm_Ed Sep 6 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Sounds like #design for Edu to me. Good point. #sblchat

In reply to @technolandy

leeannjung Sep 6 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A5 What happens with classroom assessments is more important than the report card. #sblchat

leeannjung Sep 6 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A5 By always connecting meaningful feedback any time there is a score. A score is nothing without it. #sblchat

MikeSzczepanik Sep 6 @ 9:50 PM EDT

YES! #sblchat

NKleinmeyer Sep 6 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A5: Giving up the control & power over the grades as a teacher allows students to have more ownership. The grade is theirs not ours #sblchat

technolandy Sep 6 @ 9:50 PM EDT

That works too! (Especially if no one else saw it!) #sblchat

In reply to @RoweRikW

kenoc7 Sep 6 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Yes, but that is your level only when you do it at least once and preferably two more times. #sblchat

In reply to @MikeSzczepanik, @shirky17, @garnet_hillman

technolandy Sep 6 @ 9:51 PM EDT

And chances to improve the assigned grade even after a report is made? #sblchat

In reply to @MeganCMoMo, @j_ozbolt

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:51 PM EDT

And we deal with it once students have had the opportunity to develop mastery, not before. #sblchat

In reply to @aollenburg

aollenburg Sep 6 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Completely agree! Was one of the hurdles I had when I first started SBL! #sblchat

NKleinmeyer Sep 6 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A5: Giving up the control & power over the grades as a teacher allows students to have more ownership. The grade is theirs not ours #sblchat

Katiemissu Sep 6 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A5 Students should feel a part of the process, the "grade book" shouldn't be a secret they learn when report cards come out. #sblchat

Katiemissu Sep 6 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A4 Clear targets, feedback and maybe grades shouldn't be written in stone...they should reflect learning from mistakes. #sblchat #edtech562

MikeSzczepanik Sep 6 @ 9:51 PM EDT

I respectfully disagree :) #sblchat

In reply to @kenoc7, @shirky17, @garnet_hillman

MarkClementsEdu Sep 6 @ 9:51 PM EDT

When I've empowered Ss to grade themselves, they're often harder on themselves than I am. #sblchat

Ms_Heilsberg Sep 6 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Report cards are meaningless without the Ss understanding of how it was created and what it really means #sblchat

leeannjung Sep 6 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A5 What happens with classroom assessments is more important than the report card. #sblchat

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Q6 How can grading and assessment practices build student confidence? #sblchat

MeganCMoMo Sep 6 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Yes, I suppose. I look for clear evidence and consider consistency and predictability. #sblchat

In reply to @DRich0696

kenoc7 Sep 6 @ 9:52 PM EDT

I ran a 2 minute 8 sec 800m ONCE (many years ago!) - didn’t mean that was my level. #sblchat

In reply to @MikeSzczepanik, @shirky17, @garnet_hillman

j_ozbolt Sep 6 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A6 By constantly showing Ss learning is a journey and growth is the goal not just a number or a letter. #sblchat

kirk_humphreys Sep 6 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A6: By building a classroom environment and grading around a growth mindset, Ss will grow and begin to learn from their mistakes. #sblchat

RoweRikW Sep 6 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A6 - To #MakeItStick, we use every other day Formative Assessments (FAs) as Proficiency or Exit Tickets to retain more Learning! #sblchat

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A6 When students know that their learning is never done and proficiency can always be improved, the expectation is success. #sblchat

AgEd4ME Sep 6 @ 9:53 PM EDT

#teachag - if you havent yet, worth your time to visit #sblchat on grading. Could change you forever. @NAAE

Ms_Heilsberg Sep 6 @ 9:53 PM EDT

If Ss know how grades are created they have total control over their grade #sblchat

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Q6 How can grading and assessment practices build student confidence? #sblchat

MeganCMoMo Sep 6 @ 9:53 PM EDT

They can improve whenever they want - until the school year ends. #sblchat

In reply to @technolandy, @j_ozbolt

technolandy Sep 6 @ 9:53 PM EDT

If - then (- else) is also a computation....in programming (Visual Basic a million years ago!) #sblchat #mathiseverywhere

In reply to @MeganCMoMo, @j_ozbolt

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:54 PM EDT

RT Q6 How can grading and assessment practices build student confidence? #sblchat

RoweRikW Sep 6 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A6 - We choose to NOT grade our Formative Assessments (FAs) until our Learning reaches minimal Proficiency. Then we grade. #sblchat

aollenburg Sep 6 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A6: Making sure Ss understand the power in the word, "YET". #sblchat

MikeSzczepanik Sep 6 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Why not? If you ran a 2:08 ... then you ran a 2:08. On that day that was your level. Assuming fairly run #sblchat

In reply to @kenoc7, @shirky17, @garnet_hillman

TomSchimmer Sep 6 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A6: Ensure there is always a pathway to proficiency through growth, revision, & continued emphasis on 'what is' vs 'what was' #sblchat

MeganCMoMo Sep 6 @ 9:54 PM EDT

For sure! And I teach logic statements in my geometry classes! Ha! #sblchat

technolandy Sep 6 @ 9:53 PM EDT

If - then (- else) is also a computation....in programming (Visual Basic a million years ago!) #sblchat #mathiseverywhere
In reply to @MeganCMoMo, @j_ozbolt

technolandy Sep 6 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Did a lot of synthesizing around "design thinking" last year! #sblchat

In reply to @Hamm_Ed

RoweRikW Sep 6 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A6 - Today was our 4th day of classes. Our Learners are deepening their Confidence based on our Collaborative Learning. #sblchat #1st5Days

leeannjung Sep 6 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A6 Ss' beliefs in their own learning predict their outcomes. Any grading practices that harms this must be abandoned. #sblchat

leeannjung Sep 6 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A6 Ss who struggle with a skill are most vulnerable. We must purposefully build confidence in these Ss. #sblchat

leeannjung Sep 6 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A6 It only can if it is paired with confidence-instilling feedback! #sblchat

kenoc7 Sep 6 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A6 By helping students to have a clear sense of Where am I going? Where am I now? and What do I do to close the gap? #sblchat

In reply to @garnet_hillman

BarbMiller12 Sep 6 @ 9:55 PM EDT

#sblchat a6 when Ss have choice in showing what they know(assessment) & grade changes continually to show their continued learning #sjhcats

JohnSchlender Sep 6 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A6 Emphasize the process of learning during the goal setting process with the grade as the outcome of commitment to the goal #sblchat

DRich0696 Sep 6 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A6: The assessment + feedback = growth chain builds confidence. #sblchat

technolandy Sep 6 @ 9:56 PM EDT

Well I ran it, ...but tweaked my ankle. So I had to retire and can't run again.....wish it were different 😜 #sblchat

In reply to @kenoc7, @MikeSzczepanik, @shirky17, @garnet_hillman

kenoc7 Sep 6 @ 9:56 PM EDT

By using logic rules. #sblchat

In reply to @shirky17, @garnet_hillman

MikeSzczepanik Sep 6 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A6 - Confidence is seeing that effort based on good feedback produced improved results ... having control of one's destiny #sblchat

BradLatzke Sep 6 @ 9:57 PM EDT

#sblchat is rolling again. Thx @garnet_hillman and @RoweRikW!

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Thanks to everyone who joined #sblchat tonight! It is wonderful to be back with this community of learners. See you all next week!

DaveWheeler11 Sep 6 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A6 confidence comes from feedback from T and also from knowing that there are more opportunities to show proficiency. Keep trying #sblchat

aollenburg Sep 6 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Which makes conversations and relationships with Ss so important! #sblchat

kenoc7 Sep 6 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A6 By helping students to have a clear sense of Where am I going? Where am I now? and What do I do to close the gap? #sblchat
In reply to @garnet_hillman

RoweRikW Sep 6 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Thank you to my co-moderator @garnet_hillman for our thought-provoking questions tonight on Grading! #sblchat

technolandy Sep 6 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A6 regular descriptive feedback can tell them what they are doing well at, and "an" area to focus on (2 stars & a wish as a start) #sblchat

NKleinmeyer Sep 6 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A6: Grading & Assessments are part of the learning process. Let them know we care and they will trust us with their learning. #sblchat

datiepriest Sep 6 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A6 Strategic support coupled with short-term wins helps Ss who need more differentiated learning experiences #sblchat

DrMarianaAdame Sep 6 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A6. Changing the perception of grades. Let's focus on the progress, learn to see what there is, what we have. #sblchat

MarkClementsEdu Sep 6 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A6: I think student confidence escalates when they realize Ts are allies in the learning process, not judges or rule enforcers. #sblchat

Ms_Heilsberg Sep 6 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Yet is the most powerful word for a student can understand #sblchat

aollenburg Sep 6 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A6: Making sure Ss understand the power in the word, "YET". #sblchat

Hamm_Ed Sep 6 @ 9:57 PM EDT

When they are directly connected to the actual quality of the product which has a real impact on an authentic user group. #pbl #Sblchat

In reply to @garnet_hillman

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Huge kudos to my partner in #sblchat @RoweRikW! Please give him a big thank you. #sblchat

SuptTallman Sep 6 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A5: Provide time and resources for Ts to transition to SBG & just as much time and resources to Ss and Ps to understand it's value. #sblchat

MeganCMoMo Sep 6 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Thank you @RoweRikW and @garnet_hillman for a great first chat of the year! #sblchat

BarbMiller12 Sep 6 @ 9:58 PM EDT

#sblchat So glad this chat is back. @RoweRikW @garnet_hillman and all my other sbl colleagues great learning tonight.

TomSchimmer Sep 6 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A6: Also, make the learning progression/scaffolding transparent so that Ss can see how skills in minutiae fits with bigger picture #sblchat

LucyMelchert Sep 6 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Yes! #sblchat

garnet_hillman - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A6 When students know that their learning is never done and proficiency can always be improved, the expectation is success. #sblchat

kenoc7 Sep 6 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Is it over already. I’ve been 4 minutes behind all night. Thanks Garnet and Rik and all participants for great discussion. #sblchat

In reply to @garnet_hillman

WillCounty92 Sep 6 @ 9:58 PM EDT

That is a lesson from coaching which would benefit all teachers #sblchat

In reply to @MikeSzczepanik

RoweRikW Sep 6 @ 9:58 PM EDT

We owe our very best to our Learners...every day! #sblchat

BarbMiller12 Sep 6 @ 9:58 PM EDT

#sblchat So glad this chat is back. @RoweRikW @garnet_hillman and all my other sbl colleagues great learning tonight.

DaveWheeler11 Sep 6 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Love that!!! Workimg together to help students learn, allies!!! #sblchat #TES

MarkClementsEdu Sep 6 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A6: I think student confidence escalates when they realize Ts are allies in the learning process, not judges or rule enforcers. #sblchat

DRich0696 Sep 6 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Thanks @garnet_hillman and @RoweRikW for leading tonight - great to be back in the learning loop with #sblchat

Katiemissu Sep 6 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Agreed! #sblchat #edtech562

aollenburg Sep 6 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A6: Making sure Ss understand the power in the word, "YET". #sblchat

TomSchimmer Sep 6 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Big props to @garnet_hillman & @RoweRikW for keeping the #sblchat rolling along for another year! Have a great rest of the week everyone!

ElviraCaso Sep 6 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Separate is not equal.Asses the whole child in knowledge,content and developmental progress.Align assigments for all standards #sblchat

RoweRikW Sep 6 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Thank you Megan for all you do for our learning and the learning of your Students! #sblchat

MeganCMoMo Sep 6 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Thank you @RoweRikW and @garnet_hillman for a great first chat of the year! #sblchat