Fifteen fixes for broken grades with dvd, 2nd edition. Dvd grading and reporting in standardsbased schools. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Ken oconnor, pearson assessment training institute portland, oregon. This online book study will provide a framework for new teachers to consider their grading practices in a collaborative format this summer. He is an expert on grading and reporting with a particular emphasis on using these techniques to. A repair kit for grading 15 fixes for broken grades by ken oconnor two essential questions that all educators should ask about their grades how confident am i that the grades students get in my classroomschooldistrict are accurate, meaningful, and. In many schools, the answers to these questions often range from not very to not at all. The ideas in ken oconnors a repair kit for grading would work a lot better if students were all identical and selfmotivated, and if we only want curricula to be morsels of accomplishment that once digested remain firmly in place. He is author of how to grade for learning and a repair kit for grading. My thinking on these issues has been influenced by ken oconnor s book a repair kit for grading. He has been a staffdevelopment presenter and facilitator in 47 us states, nine provinces and one territory in canada, and in 25 countries outside north america.
A repair kit for grading download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Oconnor offers very practical fixes to the grading system. He is available for keynote presentations, for workshops ranging in length from hours to several days, for small leadership or teacher group. Countless educators, including many in teachers going gradeless, consider ken oconnor one of the first to introduce them to the idea that traditional grades are broken and that a better approach is possible. Ken o connor describes fifteen strategies for grading practices that recognize student learning and achievement and are consistent, accurate, and aligned with school or district standards. Pdf a repair kit for grading download full pdf book. Please view the dvd located inside the back cover of our book. Repair kit for grading, 10 pack 2nd edition assessment training institute, inc.
Oconnor examines some of the more difficult issues in grading like the association kids make between grades and their achievement and offers fresh solutions for repairing the system. Oconnors premise is that grading in most schools is a broken practice, including irrelevant, unfair components that present inaccurate pictures of students academic. Ken oconnor is an independent consultant specializing in grading and reporting. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. A repair kit for grading, 2e helps educators togain a deeper understanding of the issues involved in sound grading practices. This study guide is intended for use in conjunction with study of the book. When thats the case, grades are broken and teachers and schools need a repair kit to fix them. His expertise is recognized internationally, having worked in 35 countries around the world. Fifteen fixes for broken grades with dvd 2nd edition assessment training institute, inc. Daniel pink, 2009, drive, riverhead books, new york, 174. During this series you will get a taste of each fix, but i highly recommend investing in this quick read. A repair kit for grading, by ken oconnor describes 15.
Nov 19, 2010 a repair kit for grading second edition by ken oconnor 2010 the second edition of this book is approximately 38 pages longer than the first edition in 2007. There is a place for teaching and assessing mechanics. Repair kit for grading, 10 pack 2nd edition assessment. School leaders guide to grading, the essentials for principals ebook. Fifteen fixes for broken grades 10 books assessment training institute, inc. A repair kit for grading by ken oconnor, 97802488631, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. How to grade for learning by using 15 fixes for broken grades. Although ken oconnor s book is out of print, it is still a fixture on many educators shelves, and is readily available on amazon. One of the authors major reasons for writing this book now is the increasing emphasis on standards or learning goals also called learning outcomes. The history of the negro leagues baseball the american epic by geoffrey c. Over the last 19 years he has worked in 47 states, 9 provinces and one territory, and in 25 countries outside north america. Stanford libraries official online search tool for books, media, journals.
He has worked in 47 states in the usa and all provinces and two territories in canada. School leaders guide to grading, the essentials for. See all books authored by ken oconnor, including a repair kit for grading, 15 fixes for broken grades, and the school leaders guide to professional learning communities at workacentsa acents, and more on. A repair kit for grading second edition by ken oconnor 2010 the second edition of this book is approximately 38 pages longer than the first edition in 2007. Educators interested in examining and improving grading practices should ask the following questions. Thus the need for this repair kit, in which ken oconnor identifies 15 ways to fix broken grades15 things to do for grades to be effective. Nov 29, 2010 a repair kit for grading by ken oconnor, 97802488631, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The information for this series comes from ken oconnors book a repair kit for grading. Having presented many assessment workshops in the usa, canada and internationally over the last fifteen years, oconnor has become a highly sought after expert on communicating student achievement. A repair kit for grading by ken oconnor wednesday, september 28, 2011. Thats why this book advocates the implementation of grading systems based strictly on student achievement and shows educators how to create them. Plus, free twoday shipping for six months when you sign up for amazon prime for students. Ken oconnor is the author of a repair kit for grading 3.
A repair kit for grading by dr ken oconnor, 97804630557, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Ken was a curriculum coordinator responsible for student assessment and evaluation and geography for the scarborough ontario board of education and the toronto. Points off for spelling and punctuation when assessing content. He is the author of three books on this aspect of education a repair kit for grading. Buy a cheap copy of a repair kit for grading, 15 fixes for. Communicating about student achievement requires accurate, consistent and meaningful grades. One teachers journey testing out ken oconnors a repair. Mar 18, 2018 countless educators, including many in teachers going gradeless, consider ken oconnor one of the first to introduce them to the idea that traditional grades are broken and that a better approach is possible. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Ken oconnor is a former curriculum coordinator with the scarborough board of education in ontario, canada. This session will provide the opportunity for discussion of the fifteen fixes for broken grades described in a repair kit for grading. Oconnors premise is that grading in most schools is a broken practice, including irrelevant, unfair components that present inaccurate pictures of.
Fifteen fixes for broken grades with dvd by ken oconnor at indigo. One of the authors major reasons for writing this book now is the increasing emphasis on standards or. A repair kit for grading 15 fixes for broken grades by ken oconnor two essential questions that all educators should ask about their grades how confident am i that the grades students get in my classroomschooldistrict are accurate, meaningful, and consistent, and that they support learning. Professional book talk with grading expert ken oconnor. Welcome15 fixes for broken grades presented by ken oconnor with assistance fromwanda dechant, dan nash and leslie snyder 2. Repair kit for grading fix 7 the information for this series comes from ken oconnors book a repair kit for grading. This new edition of fifteen fixes for broken grades. Many student behaviors can inflate or deflate grades because of grading practices teachers implement. Ken oconnor ken oconnor is an independent education consultant and author. Ken is an independent consultant and author of the book a repair kit for grading. A repair kit for grading download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over.
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