http://www.northescambia.com/2014/03/lawmaker-files-bill-to-pause-school-grades Local News for Molino, Bratt, McDavid, Century, Walnut Hill, Cantonment Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:45:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://www.northescambia.com/2014/03/lawmaker-files-bill-to-pause-school-grades/comment-page-1#comment-255011 No Excuses Wed, 05 Mar 2014 00:39:13 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=170099#comment-255011 I am in full agreement that one test score should NOT be the determining factor to judge a student's success or lack thereof. I think that a portfolio system would work well, going hand in hand with quarterly and yearly assessment testing for each student. If the student does not test well, they they can at least prove by documenting tasks in the portfolio that they have mastery of a subject. One test should not be the determining factor for school grades or student progress. It's not a full picture of what has been done with the student, or what the student can do. I think most teachers and personnel in the school system work their hardest to ensure student success, in spite of what some lawmakers consider good educational practice! I am in full agreement that one test score should NOT be the determining factor to judge a student’s success or lack thereof. I think that a portfolio system would work well, going hand in hand with quarterly and yearly assessment testing for each student. If the student does not test well, they they can at least prove by documenting tasks in the portfolio that they have mastery of a subject. One test should not be the determining factor for school grades or student progress. It’s not a full picture of what has been done with the student, or what the student can do. I think most teachers and personnel in the school system work their hardest to ensure student success, in spite of what some lawmakers consider good educational practice!

]]> http://www.northescambia.com/2014/03/lawmaker-files-bill-to-pause-school-grades/comment-page-1#comment-254901 Predra Tue, 04 Mar 2014 04:10:17 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=170099#comment-254901 I am starting to think vouchers are great. Our public school system is a joke. I notice a lot of children with learning disabilities being retained. I notice teachers think this will help but I wonder what doctors think since they are medical drs. I am starting to think vouchers are great. Our public school system is a joke. I notice a lot of children with learning disabilities being retained. I notice teachers think this will help but I wonder what doctors think since they are medical drs.

]]> http://www.northescambia.com/2014/03/lawmaker-files-bill-to-pause-school-grades/comment-page-1#comment-254884 Molino mom Tue, 04 Mar 2014 01:31:25 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=170099#comment-254884 I just wish that one test didn't determine if my child passes a grade or not. I think the school system need to go off the every week test and a end of the quarter test and see if that student needs to be held back or just need tutoring after school, and all schools need to be given the extra funds to offer tutoring. What happened to "Leave no student behind?" I think they should talk to teacher (that teaches in a class room & doesn't work behind a desk) that has worked with kids for over 10 years or more and see what they have to say and suggest about our children's learning. Just saying I just wish that one test didn’t determine if my child passes a grade or not. I think the school system need to go off the every week test and a end of the quarter test and see if that student needs to be held back or just need tutoring after school, and all schools need to be given the extra funds to offer tutoring. What happened to “Leave no student behind?” I think they should talk to teacher (that teaches in a class room & doesn’t work behind a desk) that has worked with kids for over 10 years or more and see what they have to say and suggest about our children’s learning. Just saying

]]> http://www.northescambia.com/2014/03/lawmaker-files-bill-to-pause-school-grades/comment-page-1#comment-254852 Predra Mon, 03 Mar 2014 20:14:35 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=170099#comment-254852 Why not pass them. Holding a child back in 3rd grade cause of FCAT testing does nothing but increase the need for 3rd grade teachers. Why not pass them. Holding a child back in 3rd grade cause of FCAT testing does nothing but increase the need for 3rd grade teachers.

]]> http://www.northescambia.com/2014/03/lawmaker-files-bill-to-pause-school-grades/comment-page-1#comment-254842 MIC Mon, 03 Mar 2014 17:41:03 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=170099#comment-254842 Why grade at all. Just give them all a trophy and send them on to the next grade. Why grade at all. Just give them all a trophy and send them on to the next grade.

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