Adapted Grading in Physical Education for Students with Disabilities

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Students with Disabilities; Adapted Physical Education; Grading; Educational Legislation; Federal Legislation; Equal Education; Disabilities; Weighted Scores; Difficulty Level; Skill Development; Student Participation; Student Behavior; Skills

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; Rehabilitation Act 1973 (Section 504); Americans with Disabilities Act 1990

10.1080/07303084.2020.1734504

0730-3084

An adapted grading system for students with disabilities in general physical education allows utilization of existing assessment tools such as rubrics and checklists and provides methods of individualization and modification based on the student's needs. Adapted grading methods include weighting components of class grades and unit assessments, calculating a level of difficulty score, and establishing supplementary grades including a level of attainment and level of independence grade. All methods discussed provide the general and/or adapted physical educator with strategies for generating valid numerical grades for their students with disabilities. Nontraditional grade reporting methods are also discussed.

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2020

EJ1254534