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DATE: |
Thursday, February 16, 2012 |
TO: |
School Board Members |
FROM: |
MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent |
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
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Review of the History, Purpose, and Methodology of Creating Scales for Semester Exams (Information and Technology Division) |
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY |
On February 5, 2012, the Tampa Bay Times included an item entitled "Some Hillsborough students pass mid-term exams with fewer than half the correct answers." To clarify some of the issues raised, this workshop includes a review of the history of semester exams focusing on the methodology used to create grading scales that are fair and consistent across schools and subjects throughout the district. |
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES |
• Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods • Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum |
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:
No) |
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EVALUATION |
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