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Poor Grading Practices Lead to Negative Consequences
Scott Marion June 28, 2021
The recent controversy over the awarding of the valedictorian and salutatorian at West Point High School in Mississippi highlighted long-documented problems with grading practices. In case you missed it, you can read accounts of the story here and here.
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Dissecting the Conundrum of Testing Throughout the Year or Once at the End in a Conversation Between Teacher and Student
Will Lorié May 5, 2021
Various states have advanced through-course proposals, in which states administer tests throughout the year rather than only once at the end. Some of these proposals come through the Innovative Assessment Demonstration Authority (IADA). Others are externally funded initiatives or proposed as a one-time spring 2021 replacement for traditional end-of-year state tests.
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What We Can Learn About Both Student Engagement and Grading Systems from Current Failure Rates
Scott Marion January 13, 2021
EducationWeek recently printed a terrific summary by Stephen Sawchuk about the number of students receiving failing grades this year. He asks, “Should schools be giving so many failing grades this year?” The answer is most likely no. The article reveals many current issues with grading but also exposes several of the long-standing problems with grades and grading practices.
