One Year In On Standards Based Grading

Last year we started standards based grading in Desoto. After much trial and error, venting and frustration, we found that the theory behind it was sound but the technology to implement it was not up to "Standard". The grade books that teachers use for traditional grading are not appropriate or designed for Standards or the 4 point system. We are currently using Pinnacle Grade and are so glad we are not without a proper grade book. Trying to rig a system of conversion from the old to the new was not something we wanted to pursue anymore. It is by no means a set system and we are still working toward full implementation of the program, however we are farther along than expected and there is light at the end of the tunnel for many of our group members.