Assess Chapter 13

Meghan Brann

Chapter 13-FIAE

Gradebook formats for the differentiated classroom

Summary-

This chapter is trying to help us figure out what kind of gradebook format we wish you use. They help us do this by laying a few different kinds and explaining them all to us. First off was the gradebook for grading according to standards. This way may help us record more than just one grade for an assignment; yes it may be more work for us recording more but in the long run, but like Heather brought up, it only benefits the students. The next way to set up our gradebook is by assignments by weight or category. The third gradebook was listing assignments by date; you can color code the quizzes, tests, and homework using this format. The last gradebook format was topic based; this is a very specific format. They tell us these are just some of the ways to set up a gradebook, so to keep our eyes open and maybe we will find a way that is perfect for us.

Reflections-

Luke found little to comment about from this chapter, he felt what was talked about was good content but just not a lot was there. Heather did not realize how complex gradebooks could be, I did not either. Both Heather and I said that being exposed to these new ways was good for us but we would need to explore them ourselves more before using a different way.