An issue that I think my school has is tracking student progress. There is always talk about it, but it seems like no one does it. After doing a little research, it seems like tracking student progress is beneficial to the student. They get the see how they are progressing throughout a unit.
Instead of getting assignments or tests back with a numerical grade on it, teacher could place a "grade" of 1-4. With this "grade", the students can track it on a chart that is posted on a wall, in their folders etc. These charts can be used to show parents how their child has been progressing throughout the school year. When students know their charts are going to be displayed, they try harder.
Teachers can, and should, check student progress during a lesson also. They shouldn't keep moving through the lesson without stopping to give feedback or to see if students are understanding the material. Teachers can check students' understanding by asking them to show them their understanding on a scale of 1-4. 1 being they don't understand and 4 being that they understand and can demonstrate their learning. By having this quick check, teachers can help students on the spot and not when its too late into the lesson. For example, if a student doesn't understand the second step in long division, then they won't be able to complete the problem. If the teacher stops and ask if they are understanding the material, they can help at the second step instead of moving on the finish the problem.
The only issue that I think tracking would pose would be honesty. Students are going to have to be honest when they track their progress or hold up their fingers to show their understanding. If a student says that they understand the material, but they actually don't, then they are actually hurting themselves. A solution to this would be to give entry or exit tasks as well. This way the teacher will be able to see where the students are solving the problems wrong.
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