The Effort Grade and EEMO Rubric FACULTY DEVELOPMENT

The Effort Grade and EEMO Rubric FACULTY DEVELOPMENT OCTOBER 28, 2013

Why Does Hyde Use an Effort Grade? • Hyde founded because of Joe Gauld’s desire to focus on student effort as well achievement. • Students learn to see the impact of effort on achievement on a personal level.

Effort Grade � 25% homework � 25% class participation EEMO �Excellence �Effort �Motions � 25% student EEMO � 25% teacher EEMO �Off-Track

Timeline for Submitting Grades

Why Use EEMO in the Effort Grade? �EEMO evaluation is a simple continuum that helps students see the growth of their effort and to set goals. �Can attach a rubric to EEMO that fits the assessment need.

�OFF-TRACK: Not engaged in learning. �MOTIONS: Teacher-directed learning �EFFORT: Beginning of partnership with teacher �EXCELLENCE: Student-directed learning in partnership with teacher.

Middle School Effort Grade EEMO Rubric CURIOSITY Complete assignments fully Ask questions to extend learning COURAGE Accept challenge. Keep trying when things are hard. Ask questions in class in order to understand CONCERN Demand the best of self and others Help others. Reach out to show concern to others.

LEADERSHIP Encourage others. Take responsibility in class/take on leadership roles. INTEGRITY Complete work to best of ability. Bring materials to class. Make up work when missing class. Complete homework on time.

Differentiate Level of Effort EXCELLENCE Consistently shows behavior = several times a week EFFORT Sometimes shows behavior = once a week MOTIONS Rarely shows behavior = several times per quarter OFF-TRACK Never shows behavior = never

Process to Introduce EEMO to Students �When and where? �Do Now: Read the rubric and circle the box that best describes your behavior in class. Choose one thing you can do to improve your effort and write that down.

Norm with a Student Example

QUESTIONS?