Episode 18: Grading and Reporting

SAMPLE REPORT CARD

In this episode, we will learn the difference between Criterion-referenced assessment and Norm-referenced assessment. In criterion-referenced assessment, we compare a student's performance against a criterion of success which is the predetermined standard. This assessment often uses "cut scores" to place students into categories such as "basic," "proficient," and advanced." While in norm-referenced assessment, we compare a student's performance with the performance of other students, the norm group, not against a predetermined standard.

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Durham (2006) asserts that "Parent-Teacher Conferenced are both a responsibility and an opportunity." The education of the learner is the primary responsibility of the parents. In this task of educating children, parents are assisted by the school. For the benefit of children then it is best for teachers and parents to come together to discuss their children's progress. Parent-Teacher Conferences are a perfect avenue for this purpose.

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CARD GETTING DAY AND PARENTS-TEACHERS' CONFERENCE

Schools arrange Card Getting Day and Parents-Teacher Conferences (PTC), which give parents and teachers the chance to talk about a student's performance and grades to make sense of the results. Sadly, based on observation, not all parents are able to attend PTC, and most frequently, those who are unable to attend are the parents of students who have poor performance.

PTC is a great opportunity to share academic progress and growth based on classroom observations, testing data, assessments, and many more. This will also help teachers and parents to build a relationship since both only wants the best for the learners.

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