[etni] Fw: Magen
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- Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:04:41 +0200
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From: Harry Adler - harryadler@xxxxxxxxx
Subject: Magen
The magen is just the last of many grades I give my students.
Typically, I teach students 2 or even 3 years before their bagrut. My
assessment of students--for report cards and the magen--includes components
reflecting effort (e.g. attendance, on-going work) and achievement (e.g.
book tasks, exams).
This is in accordance with the guidelines adopted by our English staff ages
ago. We go over the details at the first staff meeting each year and then
report the grading guidelines to the high-school administration.
Including components that reflect effort means that I am encouraging
students to behave in certain ways. If I am using good materials and working
properly, a student who shows up for classes and makes an effort will learn.
Over time, the gap between effort and achievement will narrow, usually to
acceptable levels.
Some students remain dissatisfied, and I still feel anxious every time I
give magen grades, but this approach to assessment--by no means
original--still seems the best.
Harry Adler
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