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Case: My Child is an "A".
I had the pleasure of meeting a parent who thought her child never should receive any grade below an A. She asked for the student's work. I reviewed the work with her and the student. She started putting out the fact that she felt the subject was not being taught correctly. I had a meeting with the mother, father, assistant principal, principal, and curriculum coordinator. It seemed as if I was a villain all because the student was to be an "A." Of course it came out that the student was not very bright but because her mother was a teacher and the father was a board member, she was to always be an "A" student. It was clear that the student was under much pressure. This student of course passed my class with an 85 average. She did well and understood majority of what the student was to learn. The student received good grades (per past teachers) because they feared the inevitable.
Of course, I was new to the school system. I did not know who knew who and who was related to who. I felt all students were to be taught and assessed fairly. Of course, after this many others were waiting in line for their "A" child. I feel parents should be confident in their children but never labeled them as always making an A. I find that when students understand what they got wrong, they are successful at getting it right the next time. Every child that participates in their own learning would like to succeed. I feel that the system is set up to categorize students achievements with letter grades verse what they have actually learned through progression. Therefore, parents like the one above feel that a child being an "An" in high school is superlative. However, how was the child assessed? Or was she? What foundation has the student built for college? This same student went to college but ended up dropping out because she could not compete with the students in college. She ended up being chemically dependent in order to deal with her inferiorities of not being an "A".
How do you get parents to validate the student by their progression, good habits, and inquisitiveness? Will the school systems have to change their grading system in order to change the parents' frame of mind?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
This might seem unrelated, but bear with me. I actually collect student papers (with names removed) to use as anchor papers in my classroom. It validates students' grades when I can show them that, though not perfect, this was an A paper and this was a B, etc. Sometimes I project them on the whiteboard and we look at them and discuss what was done really well or what was done poorly - it helps them understand the rubric better. It also helps them with their own self-evaluation process. I have used these same papers when discussing disputed grades with parents. I copy one or two papers every time I grade an assignment. I always make sure to approach that touchy subject as a "this is where we're trying to move _____'s performance", etc. I try not to allow it to be an argument, but more of an explanation with proof. It lets them see their child's work against the work of others. This has worked wonders for me. |
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| Comments: Very effective idea! |
| Rated On: March 15, 2015 4:07 pm |
| Rated By: XyGady |
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| Comments: I think this is a very helpful solution. |
| Rated On: October 15, 2015 11:45 pm |
| Rated By: Jessica Sorensen |
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| Comments: This is a great solution. |
| Rated On: October 16, 2015 4:53 pm |
| Rated By: uqeMeg |
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| Comments: This is an awesome idea! |
| Rated On: October 18, 2015 6:04 pm |
| Rated By: ymuXyg |
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| Comments: This a very well thought out and thorough solution that produces an unbiased result. I also like that this strategy can be used to help students assess their own performance while still being a tool to show parents where their student stands. |
| Rated On: July 6, 2016 2:28 am |
| Rated By: aWyVys |
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| Comments: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this. |
| Rated On: October 16, 2016 12:24 am |
| Rated By: junuTu |
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| Comments: Great idea! |
| Rated On: March 3, 2017 10:38 pm |
| Rated By: uDaHeD |
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| Comments: This is a great idea! You are able to show the parents what an A paper looks like. |
| Rated On: July 8, 2017 9:39 pm |
| Rated By: eRahyR |
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| Comments: I agree with you |
| Rated On: October 10, 2017 4:14 pm |
| Rated By: aNaMeJ |
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| Comments: Having examples would be a great defense against grade grubbers. If they can compare it and be able to evaluate their own work, then students and parents alike can both work on what would work best to get the best score possible. |
| Rated On: October 11, 2017 1:17 am |
| Rated By: yGeHyz |
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| Comments: This is a great idea! |
| Rated On: February 20, 2019 10:45 pm |
| Rated By: qaRada |
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| Comments: As someone who works in a 1st-grade class, I found this solution extremely helpful. It is always important to ensure that the students understand the rubric and avoid labeling them as "A" or "C" students. |
| Rated On: November 14, 2022 9:51 pm |
| Rated By: yrujyd |
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| Comments: This is a great idea for this situation. |
| Rated On: April 2, 2023 2:40 am |
| Rated By: GeduVy |
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