Testing and Grading at my Academy

How should tests and grades be administered in a proper, objective way? Tests should be written, NOT multiple choice; grades should reflect the child's level of acheivment and understanding of the material.

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[wolfwolfwolf1979]

I really think you are onto something with some of your ideas about education and I applaud your efforts but I suspect your hypothetical school will evolve into an anticommunist propaganda school, I wonder if you are too rigid in your beliefs to take on such a task of being a leader and an educator. In my opinion, you need to allow students to develop their own ideas even if you disagree with them (don't forget how frustrated you were when you were getting communist propoganda in college).

[cropperb]

I'll be doing a video soon that distinguishes between propoganda and education. And addresses the idea of kids forming their own opinions.

[SunscreenAndVitamins]

There is value in grading, but I don't think it should be overemphasized.

[cropperb]

Nor underemphasized.

[cropperb]

What is wrong with quantifying it? Its not "better" than telling him by conversation, but its important to be able to tell parents and potential employers or schools or colleges what grades you got. Quantification allows that, and a good curriculum is quantifiable. I'm not against conversing with the kid, but why deprive him of a tangible grade?

[gn0m1k]

A very enjoyable and useful method of learning for me is when we have discussions or debates on issues that have more than one way of perception. I think this is great to spark independence and critical thinking, but may not be as useful when the kid is less than 13 or so because most lack confidence and independence at that age; which I think is natural as children that young need the acceptance of the group in order to survive.

[becj]

The traditional approach, assessment OF learning (not AS, or FOR), does not guide the learner, or effectively help the teacher shape future teaching and learning. Take great account of the variety of children's learning styles, which affect the ways in which they best express their understanding. One form of assessment for most learning areas WILL NOT be authentic in showing what and HOW the child understands. If you would like to know more I know a good site.

[russelsparadox]

...I don't see how a letter or number does a better job of letting a kid know "where he's at" than a conversation.