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Check System

There had been a request to post the check system that I use. This is one I received from a fifth grade teacher at our school that has been working well. I'll try and convert to a pdf so I can post for download.
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spanish in spain said…
I hope this check system will be very
useful for you. You convert it to pdf
and you post such that it will be helpful for others.
August 13, 2009 at 5:22 AM
5th Grade Science said…
This looks great, thanks for sharing! I usually used +, v, or -, but I like the 5 levels better and the grade equiv. posted next to it.
August 13, 2009 at 4:07 PM
4th/5th Grade Teacher said…
I used a system similiar to this for the pass 3-4 years and it really worked for.
August 16, 2009 at 10:01 PM
4th/5th Grade Teacher said…
I have used a system checklist to this for the pass 3-4 years and it really works for me.
August 16, 2009 at 10:06 PM
Mendy said…
Eve, do you have any criteria for the checks, or is it just teacher judgement?
August 28, 2009 at 8:29 PM
Eve Heaton said…
Mendy - Most of the time it falls under teacher judgement. I used it to grade handwriting and spelling homework the other day. All parents got a copy of the check system. Eve
August 31, 2009 at 9:08 PM
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