Browsing by Subject "Elementary schools"

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    Grade Inflation in the Elementary Setting
    (2011) Oswald, Megan A; Hyman, Randy; Ryan, Cindy
    Grade inflation can be defined as adjusting a student’s grade for non-academic purposes. Research shows that it is present in high school and college classrooms, but there is little to no focus on grade inflation in the elementary classroom. This qualitative study was comprised of two focus groups containing six teachers totaled. They were asked ten questions regarding their grading policies when it comes to report cards. The participants’ responses were recorded and analyzed for common trends using grounded theory. The results from the focus group’s discussions indicated that grade inflation is not a concern in the elementary classroom as the guidelines for assigning grades are too stringent. While the teachers may modify an assignment or adjust a homework grade, the majority do not alter report card grades.
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    Grading Practices in Elementary Physical Education
    (2010) Johnson, Cynthia J; Ryan, Cindy; Hyman, Randy
    Despite the many educational studies on grading and reporting practices, little is known about the grading practices of elementary physical education teachers. In order to determine the grading practices of elementary physical education teachers and what factors inhibit those grading practices, data from eight teachers, in a Midwest state, was collected through interviews. This study revealed elementary physical education teachers should improve their methods of communicating grading practices and reporting practices and student learning, to both students and parents, and grading and reporting practices should be aligned to the standards. The study concluded with a discussion on educational implications and recommendations for further research.