Grading Practices in Elementary Physical Education

Abstract

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.