Cindy Foreman

[Cindy Foreman @ForemansRoom]

@mdashack Looking forward to January 20th! #DSGrading

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@MarybethHundl Agreed!

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@adaige A6: An environment based on mutual respect, understanding, trust and safety is paramount. A new grading system should be based on objectivity and what is developmentally appropriate. #DSGrading

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@mdashack A5: These are skills that need to be developed in Ss. #DSGrading

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@mdashack @adaige Personally, I believe that middle school kids should be spending time at home with family and friends. We have seen such an increase in anxiety in our pre-teens and teens. Life is not all about school. Let them be kids!

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@mdashack A3: Meaningful grades aren’t objective, based on learning targets and are returned to Ss in a timely manner. #DSGrading

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@mdashack @adaige Yes! Mostly Llibby :)

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Intro: Cindy Foreman, DSMS, 6th grade World Cultures
Resolution: My kids will cook a dinner once a week #DSGrading

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@adaige Before! I want kids to feel accomplished after the assessment. I have a variety of extension assignments for students who do not need to the reteach time to move forward with.

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@mdashack @adaige Yes! Start them early :)

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@adaige BTW....I am not saying you can't come over!

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@mdashack I really liked the author's suggestion about organizing the summative into topical sections for the purpose of tracking S learning.

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A1: Before "closing the gap" with a retest, a S should be id what they did not master and prepare for the retest. #DSGrading

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A6: Regardless of our viewpoints, I think we all are driven by the same goal. Student success. #dsgrading

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Q5: I agree with the author of the book that Ss will only complete homework if they are intrinsically motivated. #dsgrading

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@ecolungasegura @ForemansRoom Yes! They can go to any 6th grade teacher with a pass. It is a great system! #dsgrading

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@ecolungasegura DSMS has a built in advisory period. Two days a week are dedicated study hall periods. #dsgrading