NAIS - One School's Approach to Equitable Grading - 1 views
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a student’s grade could be more reflective of the teacher’s approach to grading than the student’s academic performance.
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because many of the teachers’ grading practices rewarded or punished students for every assignment, activity, and behavior in the classroom, students often were less willing to take risks and make mistakes, and cared less about learning
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But Previna didn’t blame the teachers. After all, none of them—herself included—had ever received any training or support with how to grade
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She started by sharing a few articles about the weaknesses of common grading practices with the entire middle school faculty
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Then she invited all faculty to research, examine, and imagine ways to align grading to their vision for progressive and equitable education
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first learned how many common grading practices were created during the Industrial Revolution and are based on century-old beliefs about teaching, learning, and human potential that have long since been debunked. By continuing to use these practices, we contradict our current understanding about effective teaching and learning
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After studying the research about grading and learning about research-supported grading practices that are more accurate, more bias-resistant, and develop intrinsic motivation in students, the pilot group of middle school faculty members was excited to start using them. These more equitable practices included using alternatives to the 0–100 scale, not including behavior in the grade, ending extra credit, using rubrics, and developing a culture of retakes and redos
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Students were less stressed, and classroom environments felt more relaxed and supportive of learning.