![]() The decision to implement skills-based grading was made by Madison's administration, not FCPS or VDOE. I was really happy at Madison before this happened and it pains me to see the quality of my children's education eroded by what appears to be a self-serving agenda by the administration. The only thing that matters are the assessments, test anxiety increases, then the grades that are dropped lead to frustration and depression. It makes the administration look like it is achieving equity for all students, but equity is not achieved by inflating grades and saying things like "content doesn't matter it's about what you know." In reality, skills-based grading is confusing and incentivizes students to do the least amount of work possible. I think the point of skills-based grading is ultimately to inflate the grades at the end of the year and show the administration's much touted "upward trend" for all students. Then ask their teachers what they think about this or ask your kids what their teachers have said about skills-based grading during class. Ask your kid if they think their grade gives them meaningful feedback to how they are doing in class. ![]() Ask your kid what class was like back when classwork counted. Everything was fine before there is no need for this. The administration at Madison is implementing skills-based grading, and it's a disaster. Parents of students at Madison H.S., please fill out this survey. ![]()
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