Comments on: Homeschool Perk #5

By: Misty (elvisgirl)

Misty (elvisgirl) — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 06:00:42 +0000

I minored in Sociology in college and this was one thing we had a huge discussion on...grading! Some students grade well because they memorize well for the test, some do not do well because they are not good test takers.... Only tests are not an accurate way to measure learning. The bad test taker may have really learned the material well, only the test is not designed in a way for him to show that. And let not forget about those "curves", and the people who threw them off! And cheaters. Anyway, I agree that is a big perk in homeschooling. That is just one of the many reasons that I loved the idea of homeschooling, even back before I had kids. Misty (elvisgirl)’s last blog post..What curriculum do you use?

By: Angela Mills

Angela Mills — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:49:29 +0000

Thanks for this, I have been reading more and more about grading (this is my first year homeschooling) and I have decided to turn in the required grades, but keep them to myself, not worry my girls about it! It never occured to me before the last couple of months. Thanks! Angela Mills’s last blog post..Fill Your Five Fat Files!

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Homeschool Perk #5 « A Day In The Life Of Our Homeschool Journey — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:49:14 +0000

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By: crumbsonmyfloor

crumbsonmyfloor — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:54:52 +0000

Great Post. I put too much on grades, thinking just like society. When will I learn... Take care, Amy crumbsonmyfloor’s last blog post..Homeschool Boutique

By: Luke Holzmann

Luke Holzmann — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:51:55 +0000

Learning is so much more important than grades! In fact, I said all through high school and college: I will learn until my grade starts to suffer; then I will just get the grade. It's very exciting to hear that colleges are beginning to realize that learning is more important than a arbitrary grade. ~Luke Luke Holzmann’s last blog post..The Cliff and the Tightrope

By: Nikowa@KHA

Nikowa@KHA — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:52:21 +0000

Ah, I do love this perk! It’s more important to LEARN the material, not get a letter grade amen? Great post!

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