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I hate grades. I really do. ... Maybe I should say I hate the process of grading. I don't get much from the actual numerical grade. Honestly, when I grade, I'm thinking about the parents. Are grades for teachers or are they for parents? Why all the hostility toward grades, you ask? Well, I spent my last day of spring break grading!! Yes, it's my fault. Should I have been better about grading this semester, yes. Am I ever good about grading, no.
Next year, we are moving to standards-based grading. I'm somewhat scared, but I think it is going to be more beneficial for me and for parents. I'm still going to complain about grading, but since I see a purpose in it, maybe it won't be so bad.
What are your opinions, friends? I know most K-2 teachers are already doing standards-based grading, but what about you 3-5 teachers?
