Gr8 Expectations

In this episode of the podcast, you'll hear four 8th grade students explain why they prefer the traditional models of assessment (featuring letter grades and percentages) over the newer forms of standards-based grading (featuring proficiency scales on report cards, for example).

Although I don't agree with everything these students articulate, they do a wonderful job of explaining their points of view. Whether you're a student, parent, or educator, you'll find this content interesting!

If you have any feedback, questions, or suggestions, please contact me on Twitter @MisterCavey or email me at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!

 Thanks for joining us for this 7th edition of the Gr8 Expectations podcast! My name is Mr. Cavey, and we’re coming to you from Surrey, BC, Canada.

You’re about to hear from actual 8th grade students as they discuss their reading. Our learning target says “I can think creatively, critically, and reflectively to explore ideas within, between, and beyond texts.”

If you enjoyed today’s episode, please let me know @MisterCavey on Twitter, and thanks so much for listening to the Gr8 Expectations podcast!

Thanks for joining us for this 6th edition of the Gr8 Expectations podcast! My name is Mr. Cavey, and we’re coming to you from Surrey, BC, Canada.

You’re about to hear from 22 actual 8th grade students as they discuss their reading. Our learning target says “I can think creatively, critically, and reflectively to explore ideas within, between, and beyond texts.”

Today we’re missing four to family travels and one to illness, so 22/23 is probably our highest participation rate to date. We’re getting better at this podcasting business!

If you enjoyed today’s episode, please let me know @MisterCavey on Twitter, and thanks so much for listening to the Gr8 Expectations podcast!

 Thanks for joining us for this 5th edition of the Gr8 Expectations podcast! My name is Mr. Cavey, and we’re coming to you from Surrey, BC, Canada.

You’re about to hear from 17 actual 8th grade students as they discuss their reading. Our learning target says “I can think creatively, critically, and reflectively to explore ideas within, between, and beyond texts.”

If you enjoyed today’s episode, please let us know @MisterCavey on Twitter, and thanks so much for listening to the Gr8 Expectations podcast!

Thanks for joining us for this 4th edition of the Gr8 Expectations podcast! My name is Mr. Cavey, and we’re coming to you from Surrey, BC, Canada.

You’re about to hear from actual 8th grade students as they discuss their reading. Our learning target says “I can think creatively, critically, and reflectively to explore ideas within, between, and beyond texts.”

If you enjoyed today’s episode, please let me know @MisterCavey on Twitter, and thanks so much for listening to the Gr8 Expectations podcast!

In this 3rd episode, you'll hear from 20 actual 8th grade students as they discuss their reading. Our learning target says “I can think creatively, critically, and reflectively to explore ideas within, between, and beyond texts.”

If you enjoyed today’s episode, please let me know @MisterCavey on Twitter, and thanks so much for listening to the Gr8 Expectations podcast!

My name is Mr. Cavey, and I’d like to welcome you to the second edition of the Gr8 Expectations podcast.

You’re about to hear from actual 8th grade students as they discuss their reading and reflect on the connections made between their books, their lives, and the world around them.

If you enjoyed our content, we'd love to hear from you! Contact me on Twitter @MisterCavey.

Hear from actual 8th grade students as they reflect on their independent reading. In each segment, you'll hear them rate their book, make predictions, and draw personal connections.

In this first episode, only about half of the class was able to record and upload their audio file during class time. But we'll get better at this! Stay tuned for more great reviews.

Thanks for listening!

- @MisterCavey