The debate over using a 0-100 grading scale seems to be growing lately. At the beginning of my career, I believed in assigning zeros to students who did not complete homework or projects in a timely manner. I took percentages…
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Compassion, Passion and Knowledge
To start off Summer vacation, I am reading @casas_jimmy‘s book, Culturize, and came across a story from @NicholasFerroni: “Teachers can’t replace parents, but so many students are saved by teachers who assume the role when there is a vacancy. I…
My case against giving a zero
At the beginning of my career, I believed firmly in the power of a zero to teach students accountability and used it no matter the circumstances. My philosophy changed after I learned a valuable lesson from a student. A young…
Balancing Act: Content and Skills
“The primary purpose of Social Studies is to help young people develop the ability to make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good as citizens of a culturally diverse, democratic society in an interdependent world.” (adapted from the National…
Sage to Guide: Active Learning
Person: “Oh, you are a teacher? What subject do you teach?” Me: “Social Studies” Person: “Ugh, I hated Social Studies in school. I love history as an adult, though!” This exchange happens quite often to me and is frustrating. Not…