- Understand the functions of grading and reporting student progress.
- Understand whether or how to include factors other than performance in students' grades.
- Understand various approaches for grading and reporting student progress, including letter grades, percentage correct, pass-fail, checklists, and narratives.
- Understand methods for assigning report card grades and issues related to each.
- Understand the role of parent-teacher conferences and suggestions for conducting conferences.
