How I Eliminated (Almost) All Grading Problems In My Classroom
Grading problems still surfaced, but with a system in place, it was easier to identify what went wrong and communicate why to students.
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Dear Parents: Here’s What You Should Know About Letter Grades
Letter grades don’t mean what you think they mean. In fact, they can fail to communicate important truths about your child’s learning.
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The Difference Between A Scoring Guide And A Rubric
Scoring guides center teachers, assess quantity & prioritize efficiency. Rubrics center students, assess quality & prioritize feedback.
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Rethinking Grading In A 21st Century Project-Based Learning Environment
Rethinking grading in project-based learning can support students by clarifying complexity and rewarding nuance of understanding.
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12 Alternatives To Letter Grades In Education
In this alternative to letter grades, work is first graded and then, through revision and iteration, is gradually improved and ultimately curated.
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What Works In Education And How Do We Know?
What works in education and how do we know? What do we know an idea is ‘good’? Letter grades? Test performance? Graduation Rates?
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8 Common Grading Mistakes Most Teachers Should Avoid
Our system of letter grades is a lot of work for teachers and punishes some students. Here are 8 grading mistakes teachers should avoid.
