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District 34 Middle School Grading Survey 2008

Please answer all questions on this survey as it pertains to your grade level and subject area assignments for the current 2007-2008 school year.


A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.

  1. What subject(s) do you currently teach? (check all that apply)*
    Math
    Science
    Social Studies
    LA
    Fine Arts
    PE
    Global Language
    ELL
    Gifted Enrichment
    Student Services


  1. What grade level(s) do you currently teach? (check all that apply)*
    6
    7
    8


  1. How many years have you been teaching?*
    1 year or less
    2 to 5 years
    6 to 10 years
    11 years or more


  1. I use letter grades alone to accurately reflect student achievement*
    Always
    Most of the time
    Sometimes
    Never


  1. I use letter grades, along with anecdotal feedback, to accurately reflect student achievement*
    Always
    Most of the time
    Sometimes
    Never


  1. I use the same criteria to grade all students who do not receive additional enrichment or support*
    Always
    Most of the time
    Sometimes
    Never


  1. I use grades to motivate students*
    Always
    Most of the time
    Sometimes
    Never


  1. I use grades to reward students for improvement*
    Always
    Most of the time
    Sometimes
    Never


  1. I use extra credit in my grade calculations for students*
    Always
    Most of the time
    Sometimes
    Never


  1. I incorporate student effort in my grade calculations*
    Always
    Most of the time
    Sometimes
    Never


  1. I allow students to improve their grades by retaking or correcting assessments*
    Always
    Most of the time
    Sometimes
    Never


  1. I allow students to correct work for partial credit*
    Always
    Most of the time
    Sometimes
    Never


  1. I assign a letter grade or points to assignments*
    Always
    Most of the time
    Sometimes
    Never


  1. I grade assignments for accuracy and progress*
    Always
    Most of the time
    Sometimes
    Never


  1. I only record graded assignments after the student has had time to practice a given skill*
    Always
    Most of the time
    Sometimes
    Never


  1. I give points/grades for assignments that are completed (regardless of accuracy)*
    Always
    Most of the time
    Sometimes
    Never


  1. I use student work to inform my daily instruction/planning*
    Always
    Most of the time
    Sometimes
    Never


  1. The students in my class know that a letter grade is secondary to content mastery*
    Always
    Most of the time
    Sometimes
    Never


  1. I provide the opportunity, in class, for students to review and reflect on their graded work*
    Always
    Most of the time
    Sometimes
    Never


  1. As the school term progresses, my grading criteria become more rigorous*
    Always
    Most of the time
    Sometimes
    Never


  1. I adjust student grades based on student improvement and progress during the term*
    Always
    Most of the time
    Sometimes
    Never


  1. I deduct grades/points for work that is:(check all that apply)*
    late
    incomplete
    not turned in


  1. I use grades to help students set individual goals*
    Always
    Most of the time
    Sometimes
    Never


  1. When grading, I provide the following:(check all that apply)*
    letter grade
    specific feedback
    plus/minus
    points


  1. My turn around for grading student work is*
    immediate (graded in class)
    next class meeting
    2 class meetings or more
    I don't grade student work


  1. My turn around for grading student projects or tests is*
    immediate (graded in class)
    next class meeting
    2 class meetings or more
    I don't grade student projects or tests


  1. I round grades up or down based on: (check all that apply)*
    effort
    behavior
    class participation
    improvement


  1. I use zeros: (check all that apply)*
    for missing work
    for late work
    for failing grades on assignments/projects
    for failing grades on assessments
    for cheating
    never


  1. I use a failing percentage (i.e. 50-59%) instead of a zero as an indicator:
    (check all that apply)*
    for missing work
    for late work
    for failing grades on assignments/projects
    for failing grades on assessments
    for cheating
    never


  1. Please share any additional comments or ideas regarding grading in general or your own specific grading practices.





Jim Woell
Attea Middle School
Glenview, IL