Elements of Grading: A Guide to Effective Practice (Second Edition) - how to begin a constructive time-saving evidence-based conversation about improving grading practices

About this book

Effective teacher feedback is crucial to improving student achievement. The author provides educators with practical suggestions for making the grading process more fair accurate specific and timely. In addition to examples and case studies this edition offers a significant amount of new content including an exploration of how the Common Core State Standards and new technologies impact grading practices. Benefits: Evaluate grading systems at all levels from national policies to classroom practices. Learn strategies for making grading practices fair accurate specific and timely to improve student learning. Explore how the Common Core State Standards impact grading practices and systems. Discover ways to utilize new technology tools for more efficient grading. Examine sample grading policies and standards-based report cards. Use reproducible tools to reflect on and improve the grading process. Contents: Preface: Finding Common Ground Introduction: Starting the Conversation Chapter 1: Effective Grading in a Standards-Based World Chapter 2: What the Common Core Means for Grading Chapter 3: The Impact of Feedback on Achievement Chapter 4: The Grading Debate Chapter 5: How to Improve Fairness Chapter 6: How to Improve Accuracy Chapter 7: How to Improve Specificity Chapter 8: How to Improve Timeliness Chapter 9: Time-Saving Strategies for Busy Teachers Chapter 10: Student Voices in Grading Practices Chapter 11: Leading Change for Effective Grading Policies Chapter 12: Grading for Students With Special Needs Chapter 13: The Impact of Technology on Grading Practices Conclusion: Inspiring Change in Grading Policies