The Physical Education department at Glen Rock has taken it upon themselves to implement a new grading system for all P.E. students. The new system will commence at the start of the third marking period. The system was conceived so that the teacher can more easily and accurately grade a student’s daily performance.
The system incorporates a 4-point assessment system in various categories. Every day, each student will have the opportunity to earn 4-points in their class. All students will be graded with one point on their fitness: their effort in the warm-up drills and exercises. The other points will be used to grade behavior (sportsmanship, respect, being on task), skill/technique, and knowledge. At the end of each class, the teachers will asses each student in every one of those four categories.
This is, however, only a trial period for the new system as both the teacher and student need time to accurately assess the system’s functionality.
Glen Rock physical education teacher, Bonnie Zimmerman, said, “I am excited to be a part of the new grading system at Glen Rock. It will give my hard workers a chance to show just how hard they really work. Gym isn’t just about showing up. It’s about giving it your all.”
Anon • Feb 1, 2013 at 2:37 pm
GREAT JOB I think this will really inspire teens to get in shape and stay in shape!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4lyt_fvw0I
Max • Feb 1, 2013 at 10:51 am
The new grading system is really well described. I think it’s a good topic to write about, as some people may have thought the old way was efficient, and some disagree.
DStein13 • Jan 31, 2013 at 9:46 pm
I think the new grading system is a good idea. Before it was kinda show up and you get an A+. I am interested to see how people’s grades are in the third and fourth marking period in P.E. compared to the first semester.