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About the Author

Cathy Vatterott is an education professor and researcher at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, a former middle school teacher and principal, and a parent of a college graduate. In her work as a leader of K-12 professional development, she has learned that "grading continues to be the most mostrar mais contentious part conjuring up the most intense emotions and heated disagreements." Vatterott is also the author of the book Rethinking Homework: Best Practices That Support Diverse Needs. mostrar menos

Obras por Cathy Vatterott

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Standards-based grading is a huge leap for most teachers. This book, though short, did a good job of introducing the idea by weaving history and educational theory into one narrative. Dr. Vatterott's discussion of grades as measuring tools (and for punitive measures) helps to set the stage for the changes she advocates later in the book.

The second half of the book is dedicated to simple how-to steps...things teachers can do to begin to shift toward SBG. She discusses the challenges of what to grade (or not grade) and why. The book finishes with some good samples and discussion of small steps to take in order to implement the ideas. It's a good first read if you're interested in the basic idea before diving in.… (mais)
 
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ohheybrian | Dec 29, 2023 |

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Obras
5
Membros
176
Popularidade
#121,982
Avaliação
3.0
Críticas
1
ISBN
14

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