A repair kit for grading, 2e helps educators togain a deeper understanding of the issues involved in sound grading practices. Professional book talk with grading expert ken oconnor. Over the last 19 years he has worked in 47 states, 9 provinces and one territory, and in 25 countries outside north america. Nov 29, 2010 a repair kit for grading by ken oconnor, 97802488631, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Many student behaviors can inflate or deflate grades because of grading practices teachers implement. Ken oconnor is the author of a repair kit for grading 3. One of the authors major reasons for writing this book now is the increasing emphasis on standards or. Oconnor has included additional material at the end of each chapter under the headings of teacher vignette and policy example as well as a discussion guide at the end. 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. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Sep 28, 2011 a repair kit for grading by ken oconnor. Ken oconnor describes fifteen strategies for grading practices that recognize student learning and achievement and are consistent, accurate, and aligned with school or district standards. This online book study will provide a framework for new teachers to consider their grading practices in a collaborative format this summer. Ken oconnor is a former curriculum coordinator with the scarborough board of education in ontario, canada.
Ken was a curriculum coordinator responsible for student assessment and evaluation and geography for the scarborough ontario board of education and the toronto. A repair kit for grading download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. In many schools, the answers to these questions often range from not very to not at all. Pdf a repair kit for grading download full pdf book download. School leaders guide to grading, the essentials for. Here are some common examples of assessment fog and their solutions. How to grade for learning with ken oconnor season 1. He is regarded as an expert on grading and reporting. This study guide is intended for use in conjunction with study of the book. A repair kit for grading by ken oconnor, 97802488631, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
When thats the case, grades are broken and teachers and schools need a repair kit to fix them. 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. Click download or read online button to get a repair kit for grading book now. Professional book talk with grading expert ken oconnor canadian author of fifteen fixes for broken grades ken oconnor, describes why report card grades are broken as effective tools for communication, and summarizes what teachers and schools can do to accurately grade students in standardsbased systems. Please view the dvd located inside the back cover of our book. Communicating about student achievement requires accurate, consistent and meaningful grades. A repair kit for grading 15 fixes for broken grades by ken o. A repair kit for grading by ken oconnor waterstones.
By using our website you agree to our use of cookies. Fifteen fixes for broken grades with dvd, 2nd edition. He is the author of three books on this aspect of education a repair kit for grading. 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. Buy a repair kit for grading by ken oconnor from waterstones today. Pdf a repair kit for grading download full pdf book. Ken oconnor ken oconnor is an independent education consultant and author. He is author of how to grade for learning and a repair kit for grading.
One teachers journey testing out ken oconnors a repair. 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. School leaders guide to grading, the essentials for principals ebook. 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. How to grade for learning by using 15 fixes for broken grades. He is an expert on grading and reporting with a particular emphasis on using these techniques to. Mar 05, 2010 in many schools, the answers to these questions often range from not very to not at all. Daniel pink, 2009, drive, riverhead books, new york, 174. Oconnor offers very practical fixes to the grading 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 is an independent consultant and author of the book a repair kit for grading. Points off for spelling and punctuation when assessing content. During this series you will get a taste of each fix, but i highly recommend investing in this quick read.
This appropriate assessment consequence is to have students redo the work with honesty and integrity. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. 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. This book also provides practical strategies and alternatives to help change how students are graded.
Genesee county probationary teachers may register for a free summer book study, and will receive a copy of ken oconnors book, a repair kit for grading. Fifteen fixes for broken grades with dvd by ken oconnor at indigo. Ken oconnor, pearson assessment training institute portland, oregon. 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. Ken oconnor books list of books by author ken oconnor. Repair kit for grading fix 7 the information for this series comes from ken oconnors book a repair kit for grading. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. A repair kit for grading download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. There is a place for teaching and assessing mechanics.
The information for this series comes from ken oconnors book a repair kit for grading. He is available for keynote presentations, for workshops ranging in length from hours to several days, for small leadership or teacher group. Welcome15 fixes for broken grades presented by ken oconnor with assistance fromwanda dechant, dan nash and leslie snyder 2. Oconnors premise is that grading in most schools is a broken practice, including irrelevant, unfair components that present inaccurate pictures of.
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. A repair kit for grading by dr ken oconnor, 97804630557, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Thats why this book advocates the implementation of grading systems based strictly on student achievement and shows educators how to create them. A repair kit for grading, by ken oconnor describes 15. One teachers journey testing out ken oconnor s a repair kit for grading. Dvd grading and reporting in standardsbased schools. 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.
Although ken oconnor s book is out of print, it is still a fixture on many educators shelves, and is readily available on amazon. He has worked in 47 states in the usa and all provinces and two territories in canada. 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. 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. Repair kit for grading, 10 pack 2nd edition assessment training institute, inc. 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. Plus, free twoday shipping for six months when you sign up for amazon prime for students.
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. Ken oconnor is an independent consultant specializing in grading and. Educators interested in examining and improving grading practices should ask the following questions. Fifteen fixes for broken grades with dvd 2nd edition assessment training institute, inc. His expertise is recognized internationally, having worked in 35 countries around the world. This new edition of fifteen fixes for broken grades. One of the authors major reasons for writing this book now is the increasing emphasis on standards or learning goals also called learning outcomes. A repair kit for grading by ken oconnor wednesday, september 28, 2011. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. My thinking on these issues has been influenced by ken oconnor s book a repair kit for grading.
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