SBG Literature


Books:
  • Brookhart, S. M. (2008). How to Give Effective Feedback to Your Students. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.
  • Earl, L. M. (2003). Assessment as Learning: Using Classroom Assessment to Maximize Student Learning. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
  • Fisher, D., & Frey, N. (2007). Checking for Understanding: Formative Assessment Techniques for your Classroom. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.
  • Guskey, T.R. (2015). On Your Mark: Challenging the Conventions of Grading and Reporting. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree.
  • Guskey, T. R., & Bailey, J. M. (2010). Developing Standards-Based Report Cards. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
  • Guskey, T. R., & Bailey, J. M. (2001). Developing Grading and Reporting Systems for Student Learning. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
  • Guskey, T. R., & Jung, L.A. (2013). Answers to Essential Questions About Standards, Assessments, Grading, & Reporting. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press. 
  • Jung, L. & Guskey, T.R. (2012) Grading Exceptional and Struggling Learners, Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press. 
  • Marzano, R. J. (2006). Classroom Assessment & Grading that Work. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.
  • Marzano, R. J. (2010) Formative Assessment & Standards-Based Grading. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree.
  • Marzano, R. J. (2000) Transforming Classroom Grading, Alexandra, VA: ASCD.  
  • O'Connor, K. (2009). How to Grade for Learning, K-12 (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks: Corwin Press.
  • Reeves, D. (2010). Elements of Grading: A Guide to Effective Practice, Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree. 
  • Wormeli, R. (2006). Fair Isn't Always Equal. Portland: Stenhouse.

The resources below are all publicly available and have been published in scholarly journals.
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obstacles proposed by University of Kentucky researcher, Dr. Tom Guskey  Sep 15, 2014, 9:43 AM Matt Townsley
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KENTUCKY DEVELOPS STANDARDS-BASED REPORT CARDS A group of teachers, school leaders, and education researchers create report cards that link course grades to student progress on mastering state standards.  Sep 15, 2014, 9:36 AM Matt Townsley
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This article describes the role of standards-based grading with ESL/ELL and students with IEPs.  Sep 15, 2014, 9:37 AM Matt Townsley
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This article describes a school's journey changing their grading practices.  Sep 15, 2014, 9:35 AM Matt Townsley
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Grades can only be a shiny distraction—unless we make them a strong message.  Sep 15, 2014, 9:37 AM Matt Townsley
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This article describes the role of homework/practice.   Sep 15, 2014, 9:34 AM Matt Townsley
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Standards-based grading systems can improve how we communicate learning expectations to students.  Sep 15, 2014, 9:40 AM Matt Townsley
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Students grades should accurately reflect what they know and are able to do.  Sep 15, 2014, 9:42 AM Matt Townsley
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...today we know which practices benefit students and encourage learning.  Sep 15, 2014, 9:38 AM Matt Townsley
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The purpose of this study was to describe the barriers and challenges school leaders face as they implement a standards-based grading (SBG) system.  Oct 22, 2014, 7:00 AM Matt Townsley
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This article describes why changes in grading practices are needed.   Sep 15, 2014, 9:34 AM Matt Townsley
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This paper explores the methodology and application of standards-based grading via a critical comparison of standards-based grading to other assessment philosophies commonly employed at the elementary, secondary and post-secondary levels of education.  Oct 22, 2014, 7:05 AM Matt Townsley
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