ERIC ED348357: Teachers’ Evaluations of Student Work pdf

ERIC ED348357: Teachers’ Evaluations of Student Work

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This study was conducted to examine the criteria elementary and secondary mathematics teachers use when assigning grades, the visible mark of a teacher’s evaluation, when shown individual pieces of mathematics work. Data come from the Teacher Education and Learning to Teach longitudinal study of preservice programs, various types of on-the-job induction programs, and inservice programs. Respondents were asked one question, “What grade would you give this paper and why?” In a series of tables, the paper depicts both the allocation of grades given to the work and the criteria for assigning grades. Inferences that these teachers make about student understanding and effort are tabulated. Results suggest: (1) grading student work is a neglected subject; (2) grading appears to be a distasteful and marginalized teacher activity; (3) grading practices have taken on a life of their own that justifies teacher educators’ careful attention; (4) how a grade is going to be assigned represents a novel point of entry to a discussion of instructional purpose and design; and (5) teacher educators might consider providing a sustained treatment of grading practices and their rationale.

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• Creator/s: ERIC
• Date: 1992-07
• Year: 1992
• Book Topics/Themes: ERIC Archive, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria, Grading, Higher Education, Mathematics Teachers, Secondary School Mathematics, Student Evaluation, Teacher Education Programs, Teacher Educators

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