The no-zeros grading controversy
A teacher in Canada was recently suspended because he gave students zeros for missing work, which was against the policy of his school district. Whether or not...
Tag: grading
Grading: Only forward, never backward
This year, I’ve become a little more clear about my philosophy of assessment and grading. It’s called “Only forward, never backward.” M...
My students don’t know how grades work
Don’t worry, I won’t be putting down my students in this post. But I will say this: My students are unaware of their grades, how grades work, and h...
The problem of missing assignments
I think I’ve figured out the starkest difference between my students and those who perform better academically. My students don’t always turn in th...
Why I struggle with standard-based grading
Since I began teaching, I’ve wanted to make standard-based grading work. I’ve read huge amounts, realigned my curriculum, collaborated with colleagu...