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      • Zambia Project
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      • Paradise U Project​
      • SPARTAN Races
      • Teacher Appreciation
      • Other Projects
  • Advocacy
    • Importance of Physical Education
    • What is Quality Physical Education?
    • "No Excuses!" Documentary
    • Advocacy Guidelines and Resources
    • Research on the Benefits of Physical Activity for Schools
    • Importance of Recess, Play, and Active Classrooms
  • Pedagogy
    • Physical Education Pedagogy >
      • General Strategies
      • Adapted Physical Education
      • English Language Learners
      • Cross Disciplinary Examples
      • Facilitating Discussions and Debriefs
      • Miscellaneous Articles and Videos
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      • Social and Emotional Learning
      • Social Justice and Diversity
      • Growth Mindset
      • Engaging Families
      • Advice for New Teachers
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      • Assessment in Physical Education
      • Rubrics for Assessment
      • Grading in Physical Education
      • Fitnessgram Guidelines and Resources
    • Class Management >
      • Class Management Overview
      • Class Management Videos
      • Tools for Assessing Behavior
      • Techniques for Forming Groups
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      • Planning Physical Education Units
      • Domains of Learning
      • Teaching Styles in Physical Education
      • Instructional Models in Physical Education
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      • Activities and Lessons
      • Physical Education Related Organizations
      • Physical Education DIY and Hacks
      • National Observances Related to Physical Education
      • Safety Related Resources
    • Fitness >
      • Activity Promotion and Adherence
      • Creative Fitness Activities
      • Stress Management Techniques
      • Health, Fitness, and Nutrition Resources
    • Instructional Videos >
      • Icebreakers, Teambuilding, and Conflict Resolution Videos
      • Instructional Dance Videos
      • Dance Resources
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      • Information and Resources for Professional Development
      • Social Media Resources
      • Teaching Evaluation Forms
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      • Online Resources
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      • Projector Uses in Physical Education
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Grading in Physical Education


Grading in Physical Education (Playlist)


Reflecting on Grading (Playlist)

SHAPE America Appropriate Practices
  • ​4.3.1 Physical educators use fitness assessment as part of the ongoing process of helping students understand, enjoy, improve and/or maintain their physical fitness and well-being, not for grading.

  • 4.6.1 Grades are based on thoughtfully identified criteria that are aligned with course goals and national standards.

  • 4.6.2 Students know the components of and criteria included in their grade, and the rationale behind each.

Inappropriate Grading Practices:

  • ​"Dressing Out": this may be required in order to fully participate in lessons and therefore will already impact grades.​

  • Fitness Performance: fitness is largely determined by factors outside the control of the student and the teacher.

  • Following Class Rules:​ this is required in order to fully participate in lessons and therefore will already impact grades.

  • Improvement: students' physical growth/maturity can negatively impact performance; students can also "sandbag" the pretest (intentionally or unintentionally).

  • Subjective Observations ("eyeballing"): this is not a reliable or accurate form of assessment; instead use rubrics to communicate how students will be assessed.
Articles on Grading
  • ​Are We Grading Student Skills or Parent Choices?
  • Do Grades Discourage a Growth Mindset?
  • Do No Harm: Flexible and Smart Grading Practices​​
  • Example of Communicating Grades with Parents/Students​
  • ​​Grading in APE​
  • How I Grade in Physical Education
  • ​Making Awesome the Standard
  • Meaningful Grades in Physical Education​
  • ​Ungrading: an Introduction​​​


Articles on STANDARDS BASED GRADING
  • ​Grading and Report Cards for Standards-Based Physical Education
  • ​Grading in Physical Education
  • How Teachers Are Changing Grading Practices With an Eye on Equity​
  • How to Do Grades in PE Class: Elementary School
  • Recommended Resources from Rick Wormeli
  • Seven Reasons for Standards-Based Grading​
  • ​Standards Based Physical Education​
  • ​​​Teaching Students about Standards-Based Assessment through Play​​
  • ​Team #PhysEd Stories: Standards-Based Instruction
  • What does the Research Say about Standards-Based Grading?​​​

Articles on Grading Participation
  • Grading Participation
  • Grading Participation in Physical Education
  • How PE Teachers Undermine the Profession by Grading Effort and Participation​​
  • Stop Grading Participation​​
  • Time to End This Outdated #PhysEd Practice

example Standards Based Report Card
​Standards-Based Physical Education Student Progress Report: Introduction & Guidance on Usage


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