Another method is called collaborative grading, or ungrading, where students don’t get grades throughout the semester.
Major decisions that affect the trajectory of students’ lives hinge on their high school grades: in-class support they might or might not receive, college admission offers, and potentially financial ...
This might sound impossibly old-fashioned, but I still like the idea that education is about learning: facts, skills, concepts, research, culture, analysis, inspiration. It’s supposed to enrich our ...
When Laura Link works with districts to review their grading policies, she starts by asking a simple question: What are grades for? Are grades meant to motivate students? To help teachers determine ...
A new peer-reviewed analysis shows K-12 students who got regular access to social and emotional learning had better test scores and better grades. There's been some debate about whether schools should ...