86% That’s an ‘A’ for us here in my district. But what does it mean? As a Math teacher I’ve boosted an 84% up two points to hand out the often elusive ‘A’, and I’ve also adamantly refused to move an 85% up to that plateau. Because to me the mark should represent a level of comprehension […]
Tag: student voices
Kids say the darndest things
A light look at some actual Grade 4 & 5 test questions and responses at my wife’s school: ____________________________________________________________ How do you think the Wright brothers felt after the first flight. Why? Good. They did something good for once. Do you think jet airplanes have changed our lives for the better? Why? No. Pollution, hello? […]
