BCPS One Gradebook: From Philosophy to Functionality Edit this slide for your presentation October 2014

Essential Question How can Library Media Specialists apply sound grading philosophy and utilize the features of the BCPS One gradebook to effectively reflect student academic performance?

Library Media Specialists will: Outcomes Library Media Specialists will: Discuss the philosophy behind grading and determine what should and should not be graded. Understand the effects of weighting categories and assignments and its purpose. Explore gradebook settings including categories, comments, and weights (Points Possible/Out Of)

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What Should and Should Not Be Graded? Classwork Assessments Participation Should Not Circulation Behavior Forgetting Materials

Weights

Which is Worth More? vs.

Grading - Why Weight? Weighted categories and assignments better reflect: Student performance in key academic areas The importance of assignment types/content

DEMONSTRATION & HANDS ON Gradebook DEMONSTRATION & HANDS ON