"If I can just get through this week..."
Here's the post I mentioned earlier - about reporting.
It's that time of year again, and my maternity leave finished just in time to have to actually do some reports. Can't whinge too much really, I missed parent teacher interviews from Term 1!
As I have said before, I have been teaching for nearly three years now (but with much life experience prior to that!) It seems to be getting easier to write comments for each student.
I have some issues when it comes to reporting, not sure where to begin really.
From what I understand, the government dictates that students are to be given a result based on a five point scale. What was once an "A", where a student can do everything expected for their grade level, is now, in fact, a "C". That can be a rude shock for parents when they are used to/expect their child to achieve an "A" or a "B" grade.
To achieve a higher grade, students are required to demonstrate skills/knowledge that is beyond their grade... so, basically, we teachers need to incorporate opportunities for students to meet higher levels in the assessment we design.
For example, in maths and science exams, questions are ranked on what grade level they are. The more complex questions give students the chance to demonstrate their extended knowledge to achieve higher than a "C".
I don't really agree with it, but the more I work with the system, the more it starts to make sense, sorta, kinda...
Anyway. That's all from me for now.
Be back when I find a latin phrase that suits my next post idea.
TGBTG
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