Archive - Grading for Growth

A growth-focused icebreaker

Two questions that can accomplish much in an alt-graded class

Sep 11, 2023 •

How AI is changing my grading approach -- for now

It's not ideal and I have a lot of questions.

Jan 13 •

My AI-driven grading changes: A 3x3x3 reflection

What I learned by moving to a test-forward approach

Apr 7 •

An Alternative Grading Glossary

What did that word mean, again?!

Jan 30, 2023 •

When is a number not a number?

A statistical case against points-based grading

Apr 25, 2022 •

Improving the feedback given to students

Four big problems about feedback from education research

Mar 24 •

How to write standards

A brief guide to one of the central components of alternative grading

Feb 28, 2022 •

Promoting student growth with engagement credits

Possibly a better way to handle attendance, participation, and other forms of engagement.

May 20, 2024 •

Ungrading Has an Equity-Related Achilles Heel

Implicit bias is unavoidable in ungraded courses

Jan 8, 2024 •

Finding common ground with grading systems

We've seen the differences. Now what are the similarities?

Aug 30, 2021 •

20 small starts for alternative grading

Meaningful reform of grading is within everyone's grasp.

Mar 11, 2024 •

How my use of the EMRN rubric has changed over time

As approaches to alternative grading evolve, so do the tools we use

Sep 23, 2024 •

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