Rethinking Grading

Service Description

• Challenge the status quo by examining what grades really mean, who they serve, and why traditional grading practices often fall short • Explore research-based alternatives to inequitable grading, drawing on the work of Feldman, Guskey, Frey, Fisher, and others • Learn strategies for shifting from compliance-based grading (attendance, punctuality, homework) to growth-focused approaches that value mastery, contribution, and progress • Understand the case against zeros, averaging over time, grading on a curve, and other outdated practices • Begin drafting equitable grading policies that reflect fairness, cognitive engagement, and student growth