Review: Encouragement
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 18, 2013
This book takes the stress out of creating transcripts and offers simple ideas on how incorporate your home school into the process. She discusses that fair and honest grading can include A's and the need to focus strongly on our students' strengths. This idea of honesty in grading is one she comes back to repeatedly. The only area of concern I had: I am not sure about using standardized test scores as an actual course grade, but overall she provides easy methods to create a valid transcript. As someone who does not follow a "box" curriculum, I found the section on creating transcripts for unschooling particularly helpful. I think this book will help parents focus on their children's strengths and recognize those activities that are actually learning moments and fit on a transcript. It's all in the naming and description.