Wisconsin School District Eliminates A-F Grading in Favor of a 'Kinder' System

Traveller · 02-13-20, 07:05 PM

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A school district in Madison, Wisconsin, has made the controversial decision to abandon the common “A to F” grading system based in favor of a system that is “kinder” to students. Now, top students will be graded as “exceeding” while failing students will be “emerging.”

Exceeding – Student consistently exceeds grade-level expectations for the end of the year.

Meeting – Student consistently meets grade-level expectations for the end of the year.

Developing – Student is developing understanding and is approaching grade-level expectations for the end of the year.

Emerging – Student begins to show initial understanding of grade-level expectations for the end of the year.

https://www.breitbart.com/education/...revent-stress/

And I'm sure everyone gets a participation trophy.

No wonder so many kids these days are growing up to be whiny, perpetually offended SJW wimps.

Buddahaid · 02-13-20, 07:22 PM

They forgot the F grade name change. That one would be - Drowning.

Looks like another stupid idea brought to you by people that have to think up something to improve every year for their reviews.

Onkel Neal · 02-13-20, 08:26 PM

If it works and overall more students achieve and succeed, then bravo. But like you, I think it's another step in the wrong direction.

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The guest speaker, a professor in the University of Washington system, argued that traditional grading practices perpetuate "white supremacy."

Well, that's stupid.

August · 02-13-20, 09:32 PM

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Emerging – Student begins to show initial understanding of grade-level expectations for the end of the year.

What happens if a student isn't even beginning to show initial understanding? It's a pretty low bar yes but it is still higher than what I have seen some students display.

A true failing grade must exist somewhere below the D minus crowd.

Traveller · 02-13-20, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by August

What happens if a student isn't even beginning to show initial understanding? It's a pretty low bar yes but it is still higher than what I have seen some students display.

A true failing grade must exist somewhere below the D minus crowd.

But everyone's a winner these days due to the 'inclusiveness' agenda they are shoving down our throats. Don't you know that?

Dowly · 02-13-20, 10:10 PM

The original article mentions that this "new" system has already been in place for a decade, so nothing new here.

Jimbuna · 02-14-20, 06:36 AM

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The guest speaker, a professor in the University of Washington system, argued that traditional grading practices perpetuate "white supremacy."

Looks like the system in the University of Washington is already failing.

Skybird · 02-14-20, 06:43 AM

This no-grades-thing is being done in more and more schools in Germany since long. Also, we see a general decline in writing, reading and math competence. Instead, "behavioural trends" get described, "social competence" and "community orientation and tolerance" and "aggression management". Thats why I send my kid to school for sure! Some even want to abandon handwriting now, others dream of doing no longer mathematics classes, but computer and calculator operation.

The usual suspects also raise claims that not skill and performance shall decide on jobs, but social competence, tolerance, ethical values.

I will love the day when I get subscribed a drug that passed testing and licensing not on the grounds of proper methodology, but because of its moral compliance with some hear-say.

Two autumns ago my doctor told me to change some nuances in my diet, repeatedly arguing that this would also be benefical for climate. What should I say? I cut it short: that was the last time I have seen the man, I have a new doctor now. Politics and ideology shall have no room in a medical advise conversation.

No grades in schools, "x pride in" this and "y pride" that - all that are ways to excuse declining performance and not accepting own responsibility for it. Also, how to reward a child for doing somethign, a paper, an exam, very well, if somebody who performed seriously worse gets the same reward nevertheless? Children want incentives, most of them want to compete in one way or another. Incentiuves are important. Take it away for some ideologically founded wishy-washy, and wishy-washy mimosas by mind is what you raise this way. Unfit to live, unfit for work and employment, but overboarding with claims and demand and demanding the world to serve their needs.

I'm living in a mental asylum. Thankfully I am turning older and older and one day will die. I must not endure this madness eternally. Its so disgusting needing to see all this.

Dowly · 02-14-20, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

I'm living in a mental asylum.

Finally, something we agree on!

02-13-20, 07:22 PM	#2
Buddahaid Shark above Space Chicken Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 9,319 Downloads: 162 Uploads: 0	They forgot the F grade name change. That one would be - Drowning. Looks like another stupid idea brought to you by people that have to think up something to improve every year for their reviews. __________________ "However vast the darkness, we must provide our own light." Stanley Kubrick "Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming." David Bowie

02-14-20, 06:43 AM	#8
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,602 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	This no-grades-thing is being done in more and more schools in Germany since long. Also, we see a general decline in writing, reading and math competence. Instead, "behavioural trends" get described, "social competence" and "community orientation and tolerance" and "aggression management". Thats why I send my kid to school for sure! Some even want to abandon handwriting now, others dream of doing no longer mathematics classes, but computer and calculator operation. The usual suspects also raise claims that not skill and performance shall decide on jobs, but social competence, tolerance, ethical values. I will love the day when I get subscribed a drug that passed testing and licensing not on the grounds of proper methodology, but because of its moral compliance with some hear-say. Two autumns ago my doctor told me to change some nuances in my diet, repeatedly arguing that this would also be benefical for climate. What should I say? I cut it short: that was the last time I have seen the man, I have a new doctor now. Politics and ideology shall have no room in a medical advise conversation. No grades in schools, "x pride in" this and "y pride" that - all that are ways to excuse declining performance and not accepting own responsibility for it. Also, how to reward a child for doing somethign, a paper, an exam, very well, if somebody who performed seriously worse gets the same reward nevertheless? Children want incentives, most of them want to compete in one way or another. Incentiuves are important. Take it away for some ideologically founded wishy-washy, and wishy-washy mimosas by mind is what you raise this way. Unfit to live, unfit for work and employment, but overboarding with claims and demand and demanding the world to serve their needs. I'm living in a mental asylum. Thankfully I am turning older and older and one day will die. I must not endure this madness eternally. Its so disgusting needing to see all this. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert. Last edited by Skybird; 02-14-20 at 06:56 AM.

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Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,052 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	The original article mentions that this "new" system has already been in place for a decade, so nothing new here.