Jul 30, 2025 · In this resource, we will explore reasons why we grade as well as best practices for effective grading and feedback. While unlikely to resolve the tensions inherent in grading completely, …

When building a proficiency-based grading and reporting system, schools should begin by developing—ideally, in collaboration with faculty, staff, students, and families—a set of common …

Wondering if standards-based grading is right for your school or district? This guide breaks down what it is, why it matters, and how it works, along with practical tips for implementation.

Jul 15, 2021 · This guide to standards-based grading includes implementation suggestions, a deep dive into SBG scales, and much more.

Sep 16, 2024 · Grading has come under the microscope in recent years amid concerns about growing grade inflation and a widening disconnect between students’ grades and their scores on …

Aug 6, 2025 · This article delves into the principles of standards-based grading, its benefits, implementation strategies, and practical examples, providing educators with a thorough …

Student success is at the heart of these growth-oriented grading strategies. The CTL has compiled a range of resources, considerations, and examples to help you explore these different approaches to …

To ensure the effectiveness of assessments, design them transparently, stating the purpose, task, and criteria (see the Transparent assignment design chapter) and provide clarity around the grading system.

Explore point-based, percentage-weighted, letter/text, and specs grading system methods.

The Grading Guidelines provide a framework for teachers to measure and report student mastery of essential concepts. Best practices include measuring student learning in multiple and varied ways in …