1st grade grading question

how do you grade student work? I normally put stars on their work and if there are lots of mistakes I will put a check. The first grade report card is:
N-Needs improvement not meeting grade level requirements
S-Satisfactory, usually meeting grade level requirements
G- Good, meeting or sometimes exceeding grade level
0- Outstanding, consistently exceeding grade level requirements


Anyway I get a parent e-mail today asking "what is implication of the star or any other symbols you may be using to grade the work that is sent home?"

How do I respond to this? I mean this is first grade!! Do they want me to put A's, B's and C's on their papers?

How do you all "grade" papers?

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I teach K and I basically do the same thing. If I give a check, I usually write something...like "please do your best work" or "you can color more carefully".

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We use a number system, so 4 is above grade level, 3 is at grade level, 2 is reaching grade level and 1 is below. I also use 1-4 rubrics for projects and writing. Then with math tests, I convert percentages to numbers.

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sounds like you have a parent who will be watching your every move

I teach first grade and all tests (yes, we have quite a few each month) are graded with a percentage. I give stars on HW if it is 100% correct. If not I check what is right and circle what is wrong.
We also use the 1-4 system on the report card-- i think all NYC schools do.

We let parents know
0-59 is a 1
60-69 is a 2
70 -88 is a 3
89 - 100 is a 4

I didn't make this up, in case you're

Message edited 10/13/2008 11:22:40 PM.