I think you would have to spell out exactly what you mean by
participation and make sure students are given a rubric or
something in advance---for example, "raises hand to volunteer=
five times"---if you want to protect yourself against
complaints that a grade for participation is too subjective or
unfairly discriminates against kids (shy, Limited English
Proficiency, introverted) for whom participating may be more
difficult or painful. And clearly distinguish your practice
from an iffier practice of giving a grade for behavior.

-On 11/05/09, 2x2 teacher wrote:
> I would like to start giving a weekly participation grade in
> my middle school math class. I know though that I will have
> to be able to justify the grade or the parents will be
> throwing fits. Can anyone share how they do this,
> documentation etc.?

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