Fair Isn't Always Equal Chapter 14: Responsive Report Card Formats

             In this chapter, Wormeli mentions report cards and methods used with these. It is important to keep in mind that when dealing with report cards parents are involved and need to be considered. When coming up with methods that work on report cards it is important to consider ways that parents will best understand why the student got the grade they did. They should include feedback, document progress, and inform instructional decisions. I never really thought of the idea of placing an asterisk next to a grade to indicate that a narrative should be reviewed concerning that specific grade. I really liked this idea and found that it would be a great idea to use. I believe a set of marks to help one remember certain aspects is interesting thought. It is like the key to the report card and this thought seems very intriguing to me. I believe this is something I could possibly use for myself. I feel like in the younger grades we were assessed in many different ways. We were given grades as well as being assessed; however, as we all grew older this came to end. I am not sure how I feel about this I believe it would be nice to see some of this continue into high school as well as the younger grades because I find it advantageous to have and utilize. This would not only help teachers see students progress but also help students and their parents see it as well. This idea of dual grading or the thought of giving grades and assessing students is good to have in the school system in my opinion. Another topic I remember seeing in the younger years but not in high school would be multiple categories. I believe this could be another positive tool to use and should be used in the older grades as well as the younger ones. I believe all the methods brought forward in this chapter would be beneficial to report cards and they should not be overlooked because only the younger grades use them.