Two of my classes have C + averages, both overall and on the most recent test. The other class has an A- average. Is it me or them? How can I teach both these classes the same stuff at approximately the same pace.
I discovered something interesting while looking at my class summaries on Easy Grade Pro (I love EGP). The test scores are usually just below the classwork scores. The homework scores aren’t that reliable for me because I have so many students who don’t do their homework, they pull down the HW average. So, if they have done B work in class, I can’t expect B+ test scores. They will do slightly less well.
I wonder if this is universal. I guess I expected improvement, because they have received feedback, and can study, so they should know it better. Is that too naive? Or just not how learning and assessment work? I worked very hard this time to make sure they were well prepared.
