| 559 | Friday, April 11, 2008 |
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| 10:15 AM-12:15 PM | Convention Center:121DE |
| AAPAR/Measurement & Evaluation Council |
| Grading Students in Physical Education: Data Driven Decision Making |
| Assignment of grades in physical education can be a source of confusion and controversy. Lacy & Hastad (2007) defined a grade as “a symbol to denote progress and serves as a permanent record of a student’s achievement” (p. 336). Breakdown of grades should be aligned with learning objectives and desired direction of physical education programs. Linking grading to the Achievement-Based Curriculum Model (Kelly & Melograno, 2004) will be emphasized and related to program evaluation. Additionally, the session will provide physical educators with tools on how to grade using Excel. A review of effective assessment strategies and examples will be provided. |
Keyword(s): physical education PK-12
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| Speakers: Tracey Dexter Matthews, Springfield College, Springfield, MA; and Kimberly Tower, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT |