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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Going All In on Grading Reform: An Overview of My Implementation of 14 Practices & Policies
For a number of years, I lacked the courage to go all in on grading reform. I long knew of the problems with traditional grading practices, but my concern about pushback from students, parents, and even administrators tempered my enthusiasm for beginning a large-scale reform. Further, I was concerned about the implications of grading in… Continue reading Going All In on Grading Reform: An Overview of My Implementation of 14 Practices & Policies
Practical Classroom Solutions to Grading and Assessment 