At the end of a semester I seem to always find myself struggling to get a final grade for certain students....
I have a hard time because I grade on ability level for each student, and each students ability level is different. One persons best isn't another persons. I know that I think about it too much... but can't seem to stop!
I find myself going to their classroom teachers for guidance on a few, and it doesn't always help me decide. I end up grading on effort in the end.... I don't know if this is even acceptable. But I have a hard time giving a kid a 1 if they tried really hard and it just didn't work because they can't do it. On the other hand if they are capable and don't make an effort I have no problem giving them a 1.
Whew- any suggestions for next year???
