Policies

BOE Policy 8440R - Assignment of Homework

BOE Policy 7214- Grading Systems


Grading, Homework and Feedback


Shen Learning Rubric

Recommended REading

GRADING FOR EQUITY BY JOE FELDMAN Equitable Grading Resources

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NEW Grading is Due for an Overhaul by Joe Feldman (National Association for Independent Schools Winter 2022)

Articles for Hybrid Grading Module

Fishing for the Right Assessment Language (ASCD March 2020)

Reporting Student Learning by Ken O'Connor and Rick Wormeli (ASCD November 2011)

NEW Complete Journal Educational Leadership Grade Expectations September 2020

NEW Articles on Best Practices in Grading

Against the Grade by Matthew Cheney blog post August 2018

Fishing for the Right Assessment Language (ASCD March 2020)

The Techy Teacher/Rethinking Grading (ASCD February 2018)

Three Key Questions on Measuring Learning (ASCD February 2018)

Do No Harm, Flexible and Smart Grading Practices (Edutopia 2016)

Tips for Grading and Giving Students Feedback (Edutopia 2011)

Feedback for Students by Students (AMLE magazine, February 2017)

6 Reasons to Try a Single-Point Rubric (Edutopia, October 2017)


Articles on Best Practices in Grading

The Case Against Percentage Grades by Thomas Guskey (Educational Leadership, September 2013)

The Case Against the Zero by Douglas Reeves (Phi Delta Kappan, Dec. 2014)

Leading to Change/Effective Grading Practices by Doug Reeves (ASCD Feburary 2008)

Solving the Problems of Zeros in Grading by Thomas Guskey Retrieved on March 27, 2020 at tguskey.com .

Preparing Teachers for Grading Students with Learning Disabilities by Lee Ann Jung and Thomas Guskey 2010

Good Homework Policy by Nancy Protheroe (Principal September/October 2009)

Tips for Grading and Giving Students Feedback (Edutopia 2011)

Reporting Student Learning by Ken O'Connor and Rick Wormeli (ASCD November 2011)

Growth Mindset

Growth Mindset Lesson Plan – a lesson from Khan Academy and Stanford University

Growth Mindset for Elementary Students - DOJO videos