Should Homeschooling Teachers Give Grades?

Poem: “There was a little girl” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow 

Statement of the Whole: 

There can be no doubt that modern education deals in the currency of grades.  But how far down that road does the homeschool teacher need to go?  Steve and Jason have some fun discussing this issue, suggesting that while the homeschool affords you a great deal of freedom from such things, you need to keep the big picture in view and “play the game.” 

Is Education a Game Show?

Poem:  Game Show Host, by Mark Evan Johnston (First Stanza) 

Statement of the Whole: Metaphor can help understanding.  In this episode, Jason and Steve extend out the metaphor of a game show as it applies to the classroom and learning.  In particular, they take on the currency of grades and the prize behind the curtain, a sure fire big paycheck through a college degree.  Surprises with every spin of the game wheel, to be sure.