The post discusses grading policies within a mastery learning reassessment system (MLAS), highlighting five common flawed practices that compromise fairness and learning. It emphasizes the importance of time, increased learning, parallel validity, and equitable grading. A proposed grading policy aligns with these principles, supporting accurate representation of student learning without penalties for prior performance.
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Lessons from NASA: Reassessing Learning for Student Success
After failure, NASA didn’t abandon its mission—they adjusted, learned, and tried again. What if classrooms did the same? A mastery learning reassessment system ensures all students reach high standards through time, feedback, and multiple opportunities. This post outlines a practical, sustainable approach to making “all students succeed” a reality.
#DistanceLearning Recommendations for Grading, Assessment, and Feedback
Here are some distance learning recommendations on learning expectations, assessment, feedback, and grading to consider when making decisions in learning teams.
Reflections on First Semester Grading Reform: 3 Successes
It’s approximately the half-way mark of the school year, and to me, this means a couple of especially important things. It means the first semester is finished and grades have become a permanent part of student transcripts. With the second semester comes the opportunity to reflect on the successes and challenges of the 14 grading… Continue reading Reflections on First Semester Grading Reform: 3 Successes
The Strategic Assessment Process
Assessment shouldn't be an event--it should be a process. That is if we really want ALL of our students to reach proficiency.
Practical Classroom Solutions to Grading and Assessment 