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Subject
Mathematics
Date
Jan 9, 2024
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Todd is a 9
th
grader. He is the oldest in a low-income family of six. Because his
parents are not home very much, Todd takes on responsibilities with his brothers
and sisters. The family lives in a small home, so it’s hard for Todd to get the
privacy he needs to do his homework. Consequently, he often does not hand in any
homework. He has a very positive attitude toward school, and he is very attentive
in class and tries hard to do well. However, it is the
end of the 2
nd
semester
grading period and it is time to calculate
Todd’s final semester grade. Your class
uses the following grading policy:
Final Grade (weights)
o
In-class work
25%
of the final grade
o
Homework
25%
of the final grade
o
Tests and quizzes
50%
of the final grade
The grading scale in the school is:
95-100 A
85-94 B
75-84 C
65-74 D
<65 F
Part 1
Todd’s averages are in-class work
85%; homework
30%; and tests and
quizzes
70%.
(85×0.25) +(30×0.25) +(70×0.50)
21.25+7.5+35=
63.75
1.
What is Todd’s overall percentage score in the course (weighted
average as you did in Assignment 2b)?
63.75
o
What letter grade is this?
_F_
2.
What letter grade would
you
give Todd?
Why?
Considering my teacher's evaluation and the available data, I would
maintain Todd's assigned grade, which is an F. While I may empathize
with Todd's circumstances and make efforts to support him by providing
reminders for assignments or offering encouragement throughout the
semester, I strive to maintain objectivity in my grading process.
1.
Does the grade you are giving Todd reflect his
academic
performance
as per your calculated percentage score?
Please explain.
Yes, the grade assigned to Todd (an F) reflects his academic performance
based on the calculated percentage score. Todd's overall percentage score
is 63.75, falling within the range specified for a grade of F according to
the provided grading scale. The grading system is designed to objectively
represent a student's performance, and in Todd's case, his percentage
aligns with the criteria for an F as per the school's grading scale. The grade
reflects his academic achievements in the course, considering the weighted
averages of in-class work, homework, and tests/quizzes as outlined in the
grading criteria.
1.
Can you change the grading scale for your class?
Please explain.
As a teacher, you may not have the authority to change the grading scale
for an entire class. Grading scales are typically set at the departmental
level, and changes to such scales typically require approval from the
school administrator.
Part 2
1.
After reviewing the Chapter 15 PowerPoint Presentation and
reflecting on Todd’s experience, how could using factors other than a
student’s academic performance help Todd in this situation?
After reviewing the Chapter 15 PowerPoint Presentation and reflecting on Todd's
experience, incorporating factors other than a student's academic performance can
provide a more complete assessment of their overall capabilities and potential. While
academic performance is a crucial aspect of grading, considering additional factors can
offer a more holistic view of a student's strengths and challenges. Some ways these
factors could help Todd in his situation are looking at his effort, attendance, attitude, and
participation.
1.
In Chapter 15, the author discusses
Individual Student-
Referenced
,
Norm-Referenced
, and
Standards-Based
grading. Please
provide one example of how each is used.
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