3 Strategies to Put The Power of Grading Into Students' Hands
Traditionally, grading has been a top-down process, with teachers assigning grades to students based on their own criteria. If we want to create a more effective and equitable educational system, we need to put the power of grading into students' hands. This approach, known as self-grading, gives...
Establish a No-Grades Classroom Because Feedback Is Just Better
Grades have been an ubiquitous part of the educational system, but there is a growing body of research that suggests that they are ineffective and even harmful. In this article, we will explore the ineffectiveness of grades and discuss how to start a no grades classroom using feedback based...
The Secret to Creating Good Student Learning Habits
By Elizabeth Jorgensen
Can I tell you a secret? I hate grades.
I don’t like judging my students or ranking them. I don’t like placing value on them or on their work. And I’ve found that if I place judgment on progress, students stop trying.
While my colleagues...
