Grading Alternative?

Is “grade inflation” really going on at local colleges? Perhaps at all colleges?  When the majority of grades being earned are “A”s these days, what’s going on?  I have a proposal:
What would you say to making 80-100 be an A?  But there’s a catch. Tests would be very difficult, with questions that would challenge even [...]

Teachers (and teenagers) Can Learn From This

Every now and then, I happen upon a comment that makes me stop, think, and think again. I love that. And with blogs so prevalent (common) now, I get to find out more easily what other teachers are thinking.  Whether you are a student or a teacher – or a parent – read what these [...]

The Whole World is Watching

What went through your mind when I showed you our blog today in class and the Cluster Map with the red dots?  The visitors from all over the world – Japan, Sweden, Portugal…. Those are countries I’d love to visit, and here is a real connection to our class!  Does it make you want to [...]

Something Fun

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(my picture icon is the Hurricane player holding up the Stanley cup!)