Grading

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Student Achievement Opinion Does Getting Rid of the 'Zero' Fuel Grade Inflation?
Not everyone thinks this student grading practice is a good idea, including some researchers and educators.
Rick Hess, June 25, 2024
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Assessment Should Teachers Be Tough Graders? Here's What They Have to Say
Teachers on social media give their opinions on whether stricter grading helps their students learn more.
Tanyon A. Duprey, June 12, 2024
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Assessment The State of Teaching Where Teachers Say the Pressure to Change Grades Comes From
Teachers are more likely to be pressured by parents than school leaders.
Madeline Will, May 24, 2024
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Student Achievement Opinion The Trouble With 'Equitable Grading'
Equitable grading does in fact lead to lower standards, argue two critics of the practice.
Rick Hess, May 8, 2024
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Student Achievement Opinion Does 'Grading for Equity' Result in Lower Standards?
Equitable grading doesn’t call for heightened leniency, says the author of a book on the subject.
Rick Hess, April 29, 2024
11 min read
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Classroom Technology This AI Tool Cut One Teacher's Grading Time in Half. How It Works
An AI Tool to grade computer science assignments tended to mirror the assessments of experienced educators.
Alyson Klein, April 10, 2024
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Student Well-Being Opinion Talking About a Growth Mindset Isn’t Enough. Here’s What Makes a Difference for Students
Teachers can make structured changes that encourage students to challenge themselves.
Cameron Hecht, March 13, 2024
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Assessment The 5 Burning Questions for Districts on Grading Reforms
As districts rethink grading policies, they consider the purpose of grades and how to make them more reliable measures of learning.
Evie Blad, March 6, 2024
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Assessment As They Revamp Grading, Districts Try to Improve Consistency, Prevent Inflation
Districts have embraced bold changes to make grading systems more consistent, but some say they've inflated grades and sent mixed signals.
Evie Blad, February 29, 2024
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Student Achievement Opinion Traditional Grading May Not Be as Straightforward as It Seems
It can demotivate students, reflect inaccurate learning, and be biased against slower learners, argues an equitable grading advocate.
Rick Hess, February 26, 2024
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Student Well-Being Opinion One Thing Teachers Can Do to Signal High Expectations
There are constructive ways for teachers to communicate they believe in a student, a research scientist weighs in.
Camilla Mutoni Griffiths, February 21, 2024
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Student Achievement Opinion What Many Advocates—and Critics—Get Wrong About 'Equitable Grading'
Traditional grading encompasses more than academic performance. Is that what we want?
Rick Hess, January 29, 2024
12 min read
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Assessment Opinion What's the Best Way to Grade Students? Teachers Weigh In
There are many ways to make grading a better, more productive experience for students. Here are a few.
Larry Ferlazzo, January 16, 2024
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