GUICO, LYKA M.

BSED ENGLISH 3101

ED 109

Grading can be frustrating for teachers as there are many factors to consider. In addition, report
cards typically summarize in brief format a variety of assessments and so cannot provide much
information about students’ strengths and weaknesses. This means that report cards focus more on
assessment of learning than assessment for learning. Assigning students grades is an important
component of teaching and many school districts issue progress reports, interim reports, or
midterm grades as well as final semester grades. Traditionally these reports were printed on paper
and sent home with students or mailed to students’ homes.

DESIRABLE PRACTICES UNDESIRABLE PRACTICES

Teachers often use “hodgepodge grading,” When teachers are provided with some
- a combination of achievement, effort, measurement instruction, they still use
growth, attitude or class conduct, homework, subjective value judgments when assigning
and class participation. grades to students.
The grading practices used by many teachers Teachers fail to give grades to students that are
are designed to communicate student as valid as they should.
performance in a number of areas, including
both academic achievement and behavioral
factors such as student’s effort conduct, and
attitude.
Grading students on what they know, will help Teachers incorporate their expectations of
teachers provide students and parents with individual students into the grade they award.
specific feedback on what learning areas need
improvement.
Non-academic factors are often used as criteria Award grades to students which does not
for assigning grades because some teachers reflect their true academic ability.
consider the consequences of grades more
important than the value of clear
communication of information and the
interpretability of the grades.
Grade fairly and consistently. Assigned grades that are invalid and not built
Students will work hard if they believe your on solid principle of measurement.
grading is fair and consistent. Perceptions of
unfairness or inconsistency can cause
frustration and erode students’ motivation and
learning.
Dear Parents and Guardians,

Communication between home and school is an important way towards providing an

effective and efficient instructional environment for our children. As we prepare for Parent -
Teacher Conference, we look forward to your insights regarding your child's education and input
about the semester. We will truly appreciate the support that you give to your child in his/her
education while at home.
The conference will be held on Thursday, November 25th from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Paper copies of report cards will be given after the conference. Student grades are also accessible
in the portal. If you are free, you can visit the website and see their grades at batstate-u portal. You
can also call me in the phone number written on this letter if you are unable to access the website
and need assistance with accessing you child's grade.

Thank you and have a great day.

Sincerely,
Ms. Lyka Guico
Adviser