Pattern grading

debates about the traditional grading system. Many argue that the system deters learning therefore; it should be overhauled and/or reformed. Alfie Kohn, an American author and educator that speaks and writes about education and parenting is very much opposed to the traditional grading system. In his essay “From Degrading to De-Grading”, Alfie Kohn argues against it, he claim that students are so grade driven that it reduces their interest in learning, creativity and preference for challenging tasks. Not only that, it also encourages cheating, disrupt curriculum and waste teachers’ time. Rather than using the current grading system, he advocate for a more student-teacher feedback and collaboration system. While Kohn presents a sound argument with personal facts and reputable resources to back up his claims, his use of fallacies weakens his argument.…

Zen and the Art of Grade Motivation by Liz Mandrel Summary Liz Mandrel writes “Zen and the Art of Grade Motivator”. In this article, the former high-school teacher gives an account of her trial of testing a non-grading system and its effects on the students and their ambition to learn and gain knowledge without the pressure of getting good grades. She observes how the elimination of grades can be effective for students. Contemplating the importance of grades in maintaining the quality of…

Kale Kimbrell ELA Mrs. King 18 March, 2016 Should students have letter grades? Letter grades should not be used to grade students in school. Because there here to learn, not to pass things.(In fact, they’re “relics from a less enlightened age,” says education expert Alfie Kohn, author of punished by rewards and schooling beyond measure and who (Time Magazine Cindy Long) (describes as “perhaps the country’s most outspoken critic of education’s fixation on grades and test scores.) “The…

My Grading Philosophy When it comes to grading I have to same that my grading philosophy will be the same no matter what grade I am teaching. First of all, I feel that a final grade should be made up of many components. Those components should be test, daily grades, quizzes, and class participation. Test should be weighted them most at 50%, daily grades and quizzes should weigh 40%, and class participation should be 10%. There should be at two to three test grades in a grading period and…

Susan Cain in her book, “Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Won’t Stop Talking” writes, “There’s zero correlation between being the best talker and having the best ideas.” This idea is especially relevant in today’s school systems where so much pressure is put on classroom participation. In recent years the question has been posed of whether or not grading based on classroom participation, which has been the norm in many classes for years, is really the best way to engage students.…

I am writing in order to have you look into my grade. Ten extra points are well deserved for me as I have put in quite enough effort for the given tests and assignments you have given us. I deserve ten extra points, because I put enough effort and it will give me the necessary push of morale to help me on my path to success. I do understand that you are not supposed to curve grades,but bending the rules can be for the better. If you were driving and a kid appears in front of your car are you…

The Better Business Bureau uses a grading system to protect businesses and consumers. The grading system is ranked from A+ to F-. The grade that is assigned to the organization shows the confidence level that the BBB has in the organization to operate in a trustworthy manner. The letter grade system is to help give consumers a quick review of an organization’s business practices. Previously, the BBB implemented a satisfactory/unsatisfactory rating which was unfair to the businesses. The…

papers are already graded this way whether it be a multiple choice test or a short response test in some cases. there are a few problems that a computer could have with grading lengthy essays however. The main reason many people agree with, is the absence of emotion or certain phrases of speech that can differ from one place to another. this is included in anything that would have to do with artificial intelligence as they have to still learn what certain phrases could mean such as in the south…

body and the inner body in my sketch book. Overall, I am pleased with my design ideas and my final garment however, I can see where improvement can be made, such as my sewing skills. Although my trouser are inspired by the one of the designs and the color palette in my sketch book, I felt restricted by my pattern cutting and sewing skills which affected what I chose to make. I have some extravagant designs in my sketch which I would have enjoyed to making however I would need to have more…

within a recurring theme that seems similar for a non-specialist there are differences that show the field of Islamic art is no unity. The Tropenmuseum and the Gemeentemuseum The Hague together organized an exhibition in 2013 called “Escher Meets Islamic Art” and “Escher and the Treasures from Islam” respectively. The Dutch etcher and artist M.C. Escher (1898-1972) took indeed a lot of inspiration from the Islamic geometric patterns of the Alhambra. Although he only went to Andalusia, the…