Grading for Learning

At Lipscomb Academy, assessment of students is the process of gathering information in order to facilitate and communicate achievement in an accurate, meaningful, and consistent way. Therefore, grades clearly communicate what a student knows and is able to do as measured by Lipscomb Academy Academic Standards.

Below is a series of short videos that we hope will help communicate some basic information regarding Grading for Learning at Lipscomb Academy. You can either scroll down and browse the videos in order, or you can select from the FAQs below to navigate directly to the video that may answer your question. If you have further questions please send them to jesse.savage@lipscomb.edu

Frequently Asked Questions

Videos in the order they were made:

What is Grading for Learning?

Send your questions to jesse.savage@lipscomb.edu

How does Grading for Learning fit in with the broader Academic picture at Lipscomb Academy?

Click here for a short video about the LA Standards Review Process.

What is the purpose of grades?

What can impact the accuracy of grades?

Why does Grading for Learning look different in different classes?

What is the purpose of homework?

Should we grade homework?

Should we grade practice?

Should we grade for completion?

Why do it if it is not for a grade?