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Grade Contracts

Thursday October 15, 2009

Teachers often struggle with how to get students to achieve at a higher level. Sometimes the answer is greater buy-in and ownership by the students. Grade contracts are one tool that some teachers use to great effect to get students motivated and put them in greater control. However, there are correct and incorrect ways to use grade contracts and they are definitely not for all students. Learn more about grade contracts and how you might be able to use them to help your students achieve better grades.

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October 19, 2009 at 10:23 am
(1) Emily says:

thank you Melissa for your contribution it has helped to have a greater understanding of things now!!!

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