Podcasts about standards based grading

Hear a principal's firsthand experience in facilitating a staff's implementation of standards-based grading. Explore some of the “bumps” and how they worked through them. “There were bumps everywhere. We shifted the ground between kids and families' feet. Most of us go through school with the same grading systems our parents did. This was no different. We had to explain what, why, and how. We also had to share that we weren't demeaning the education or grading expectations that adults had as kids. We were simply trying to evolve.” The goal - authentic mastery. Read Matt's article, "Our Grading System Was Setting Students Up to Fail—Until This Change" here. Visit Matt's website here.  Watch Matt's TED Talk here.  Subscribe to the Steve Barkley Ponders Out Loud podcast on iTunes or visit BarkleyPD.com to find new episodes!

In this week's episode, Sharona and Bosley dive into some of the details, nuances, similarities and differences regarding the role of administrators in the implementation of alternative grading practices. We talk about what administrators can do to support alternative grading efforts, how to talk to administrators, and the similarities and differences in the roles of administrators in K-12 versus Higher Ed.LinksPlease note - any books linked here are likely Amazon Associates links. Clicking on them and purchasing through them helps support the show. Thanks for your support!How to talk with administrators about alternative grading, Grading for Growth BlogA School Leader's Guide to Standards-Based Grading, Tammy HeflebowerGrading From the Inside Out: Bringing Accuracy to Student Assessment Through a Standards-Based Mindset (How to Give Students Full Credit for Their Knowledge) Tom SchwimmerStandards-Based Grading: A School District's Pillar to Student Success: Matteson Elementary School District 162's commitment to student success by ... and high expectations for all students.Here's what alternative grading models could look likeResourcesThe Center for Grading Reform - seeking to advance education in the United States by supporting effective grading reform at all levels through conferences, educational workshops, professional development, research and scholarship, influencing public policy, and community building.The Grading Conference - an annual, online conference exploring Alternative Grading in Higher Education & K-12.Some great resources to educate yourself about Alternative Grading:The Grading for Growth BlogThe Grading ConferenceThe Intentional Academia BlogRecommended Books on Alternative Grading:Grading for Growth, by Robert Talbert and David ClarkSpecifications...

Ever feel like your students are just going through the motions - memorizing facts without really connecting to what they're learning? I think we can all agree that we want our students to be able to apply their learning to real world context! That's why I'm diving into two of my absolute favorite NGSS concepts in this episode: phenomena and storylines.I'll explain the different types of phenomena, how they tie into storylines, and why giving students a role in the process transforms engagement. Plus, I'm sharing practical tips to start small and make these strategies work with what you're already doing. ➡️ Show Notes: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode179Resources:Antibiotic Resistance LabINRS Complete UnitsEcosystem in a Bottle ProjectUsing Phenomena to Teach the NGSSDownload your FREE Classroom Reset Challenge.Send me a DM on Instagram: @its.not.rocket.scienceSend me an email: rebecca@itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com  Follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts.Related Episodes:Episode 178, Unpacking the NGSS: SEPs and CCCsEpisode 177, Unpacking the NGSS: What High School Science Teachers Need to KnowEpisode 153, How to Make Boring Topics More EngagingEpisode 107, NGSS and Standards-Based Grading with Guest Boni HamiltonEpisode 106, Standards-Based Grading, Citizenship Grades, Motivation and MORE with Guest Jennica Harrison 

In part two of our NGSS series, we're diving into its three-dimensional nature —specifically, SEPs (Science and Engineering Practices) and CCCs (Crosscutting Concepts). You'll hear my take on what they are and how you can practically teach them. Plus, I'll share plenty of ideas for assessing them beyond traditional tests!➡️ Show Notes: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode178Resources Mentioned:Culture Mini CoursePhotosynthesis Relay ActivityNeuron Communication and Signal Transmission Inquiry Activity Female Cycle Inquiry Activity Secondary Science Simplified® Virtual PD Course BundleEpisode 177, Unpacking the NGSS: What High School Science Teachers Need to KnowEpisode 173, 9 Quick Ways to Use AI to Simplify Your Life as a TeacherDownload your FREE Classroom Reset Challenge.Send me a DM on Instagram: @its.not.rocket.scienceSend me an email: rebecca@itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com  Follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts.Related Episodes and Blog Posts:Episode 176, Teaching AP Biology, Exam Review, FRQ Prep, and MORE with Tiffany of AP Bio Penguins Episode 107, NGSS and Standards-Based Grading with Guest Boni HamiltonEpisode 106, Standards-Based Grading, Citizenship Grades, Motivation and MORE with Guest Jennica Harrison

Navigating the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be! In this episode, I break down the three pillars of NGSS as I see them. I also share what I love about NGSS, where I think it falls short, and practical strategies to help you implement it in a way that works for you and your students. Whether you're new to NGSS or looking to refine your approach (or even if you aren't in an NGSS state!), this episode will give you the clarity and confidence to make small, impactful changes in your science classroom. ➡️ Show Notes: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode177Resources Mentioned:Human Impact Sustainability Project: An Investigation of Carbon Footprints All INRS units that come with NGSS Alignment Guides Lessons Mini-CourseDownload your FREE Classroom Reset Challenge.Send me a DM on Instagram: @its.not.rocket.scienceSend me an email: rebecca@itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com  Follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts.Related Episodes;Episode 158, How to Not Feel Like You Are Teaching to the TestEpisode 147, Content Coverage - How to Get Through All of the StandardsEpisode 116, Behind Schedule? What to Do And How to Prevent It In the FutureEpisode 107, NGSS and Standards-Based Grading with Guest Boni Hamilton

#187What do your grades look like? Do the grades that your students earn reflect their mastery and what they can do with and in the target language? In this episode, I speak with Jude Krushnowski, the Director of the World Language Teacher Education Program at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He walks us through a framework for competency-based grading in our proficiency-based classrooms. Lots of tips, insights and suggestions for making this transition to assessments authentically reflecting our students' competency. Topics in this Episode:what standards-based grading is and how it differs from traditional grading methodshow standards-based grading aligns with proficiency-based instruction and why is it more beneficial for assessmentsexamples where standards-based grading significantly enhanced learning and proficiency growthwhat gets assessed and what does not; what goes into the gradewhat it looks like in practice, particularly gradebook categories, retakes, rubrics vs. points and percentageschallenges teachers might face when transitioning to standards-based gradingConnect with Jude :Twitter/X: @ProfeKrushConnect with Joshua and the World Language Classroom Community: wlclassrom.comX (aka Twitter):  @wlclassroomThreads: @wlclassroomInstagram:  @wlclassroomFacebook:  /wlclassroomWLClassroom Facebook Group__________________________Interested in having Joshua work directly with your department, school or district?  Look at options for collaborating in person or remotely.______________________________Sign up for Talking Points to get  tips, tools and resources for your language teaching.______________________________Join Joshua as a guest on the podcast.______________________________Join Joshua for a Leveling Up Coaching Episode  on the podcast.  Send me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast.

DescriptionIn this episode, Sharona and Bosley talk with Dr. Corin Bowen, an Engineering Education researcher and assistant professor in the Civil Engineering department at California State University Los Angeles. We talk about student motivation and engagement, the opportunities that standards-based grading has provided Dr. Bowen's students, and what it was link to come in to a course that had already been redesigned to use standards-based grading as a new instructor. Join us as we talk grading structures, critical pedagogy, the power of undergraduate instructional student assistants and so much else.ResourcesThe Center for Grading Reform - seeking to advance education in the United States by supporting effective grading reform at all levels through conferences, educational workshops, professional development, research and scholarship, influencing public policy, and community building.The Grading Conference - an annual, online conference exploring Alternative Grading in Higher Education & K-12.Some great resources to educate yourself about Alternative Grading:The Grading for Growth BlogThe Grading ConferenceThe Intentional Academia BlogRecommended Books on Alternative Grading:Grading for Growth, by Robert Talbert and David ClarkSpecifications Grading, by Linda NilsenUndoing the Grade, by Jesse StommelFollow us on Bluesky, Facebook and Instagram - @thegradingpod. To leave us a comment, please go to our website: www.thegradingpod.com and leave a comment on this episode's page.If you would like to be considered to be a guest on this show, please reach out using the Contact Us form on our website, www.thegradingpod.com.All content of this podcast and website are solely the opinions of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily represent the views of California State University Los Angeles or the Los Angeles Unified School District.MusicCountry Rock performed by Lite Saturation, licensed under a

The hot seat is back for today's episode, but this time Jim is the one asking Marcus for his immediate thoughts on a handful of education “buzzwords”—with the conversation jumping from Standards-Based Grading to Social-Emotional Learning to Critical Thinking (with some other topics in between).If you want to play along, during the episode you can pause and think about what your thoughts are on these topics before Marcus and Jim dive into quick exchanges on each—and then, if you want, leave a comment with your thoughts or disagreements with their answers.Thinking about what we think as educators is a worthwhile enterprise, right?Also, as promised in the episode, three SEL resources that are far more in-depth than anything Marcus and Jim talk about in this conversation: * “How to Help Students Without Being a Savior” from Cult of Pedagogy* “A Pathway to Better Social and Emotional Learning” from Edutopia* “Systemic Social and Emotional Learning” from Human Restoration ProjectThanks, as always, to: Alberto Lugo, one of Jim's former students, for writing and recording original intro music; Tom Csatari for allowing us to use his band's recording of “Woodstock” from their 2020 album, Garden; and Courtney Milavec for graphic design.Find Tom's work at uncivilizedtom.com, and on Instagram @banduncivilized.Find Alberto's work at djsynchro.weebly.com, and on Instagram @djsynchro.  Email us here: thebrokencopier@substack.com.Thanks for listening (and tell your friends)! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebrokencopier.substack.com

Send me text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast. #152This is episode 1 in my 2024 summer headspace series. This is a chance to revisit episodes from the previous school year during the summer months when you may have a little extra time. Beginning August 26th, you will see new episodes with exciting new topics every Monday.  For today we take a look back at my episodes about the book Honing Our Craft.  In episode 111 I talked about Comprehension-Based Communicative Language Teaching, in episode 112 I talked about Standards-Based Grading and in episode 113 I spoke with the editors of Honing Our Craft.  Episodes: Comprehension-Based Communicative Language Teaching  (111)Standards-Based Grading (112)Honing Our Craft with Dr. Florencia Henshaw and Dr. Kim Potowski (113)Connect with Joshua and the World Language Classroom Community: wlclassrom.comX (aka Twitter):  @wlclassroomThreads: @wlclassroomInstagram:  @wlclassroomFacebook:  /wlclassroomWLClassroom Facebook Group__________________________Interested in having Joshua work directly with your department, school or district?  Look at options for collaborating in person or remotely.______________________________Sign up for Talking Points to get  tips, tools and resources for your language teaching.______________________________Join Joshua as a guest on the podcast.______________________________Join Joshua for a Leveling Up Coaching Episode  on the podcast.  

In this episode, Joe Zeccola and Dr. Ashleigh Fox join Sharona and Bosley as we look at a critique of standards-based grading written from someone in the trenches, already working in alternative grading. We discuss many of the main points of the article as a way of self-reflecting on our practices as we explore this world of alternative grading. LinksPlease note - any books linked here are likely Amazon Associates links. Clicking on them and purchasing through them helps support the show. Thanks for your support!We Need to Talk About Standards-Based Grading, Grow Beyond Grades BlogEffects of no feedback, task-related comments, and grades on intrinsic motivation and performance. Butler, R. and Nisan, M. 1986, Journal of Educational PsychologyPrevious Episodes for Joe Zeccola: Episode 6 - The Anatomy of a Learning OutcomeEpisode 13 - Interim GradesEpisode 39 - Systemic ChangePrevious Episodes for Ashleigh FoxEpisode 15 - Alternative Grading as a Classroom Practice and a Dissertation TopicResourcesThe Grading Conference - an annual, online conference exploring Alternative Grading in Higher Education & K-12.Some great resources to educate yourself about Alternative Grading:The Grading for Growth BlogThe Grading ConferenceThe Intentional Academia BlogRecommended Books on Alternative Grading (Please note - any books linked here are likely Amazon Associates links. Purchasing through them helps support the show. Thanks for your support!):Grading for Growth, by Robert Talbert and David Clark

Let's talk. Send me a text message! Welcome to another episode of Poolside PD! Today, we're diving into standards-based grading—what it is, common challenges, and practical strategies. If you want to suggest a topic, find me on socials @MoorethanJustX or leave your idea in the Modern Math Teachers Facebook group.

Zach is joined by Kate McGillicuddy to discuss mindsets around grades and grading, and in particular Kate's use of standards-based grading to address some of the problems inherent in traditional grading systems. Show Notes More info on the Fall Virtual Mentorship Program cohort (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/mentorship) On your Mark, by Thomas Guskey (https://www.solutiontree.com/on-your-mark.html) Ungrading, by Susan D. Blum (https://www.amazon.com/Ungrading-Students-Undermines-Learning-Education/dp/1949199827) Standards-Based Grading (https://www.edutopia.org/article/getting-started-standards-based-grading/) Connect with Kate on Instagram @globalwithgilly (https://www.instagram.com/globalwithgilly/) or email her at kaitlynmcgillicuddy@gmail.com (mailto:kaitlynmcgillicuddy@gmail.com) Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org (mailto:podcast@modernclassrooms.org) Send us an audio note (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffmqSsaaU7M0MTXowApIOt-wace2tD6LPct73oEQOlaFp4vQ/viewform?usp=sf_link) and we'll include it on a future episode! Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj (https://twitter.com/modernclassproj) on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj (https://www.facebook.com/modernclassproj) (remember you can tweet us questions by using the hashtag #askMCP) Kareem: @kareemfarah23 (https://twitter.com/kareemfarah23) on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex (https://twitter.com/classroomflex) on Twitter and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/classroomflex/?hl=en) The Modern Classroom Project (https://www.modernclassrooms.org) Modern Classrooms Online Course (https://learn.modernclassrooms.org) Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond (https://twitter.com/zpdiamond) on Twitter and Learning to Teach (https://www.learningtoteach.co/)

About the Guest(s): Thomas R. Guskey, PhD, is Professor Emeritus in the College of Education, University of Kentucky. A University of Chicago graduate and former middle school teacher, he served as an administrator in Chicago Public Schools and was the first Director of the Center for the Improvement of Teaching and Learning, a national educational research center. He is author/editor of twenty-eight books and over three hundred published articles and book chapters. His most recent books include Engaging Parents and Families in Grading Reforms, Implementing Mastery Learning, and Instructional Feedback.Episode Summary: In this insightful episode, Dr. Thomas Guskey delves into the complexities of traditional grading systems and explores the potential of standards-based grading to revolutionize how learners are evaluated. The episode kicks off with Dr. Guskey discussing the gaps between grading knowledge and practices and how the reliance on traditional models has impacted education.The heart of the conversation centers on how existing grading practices, like grading on a curve, do not accurately reflect student learning. Dr. Guskey clarifies this with historical context and emphasizes the need for grading to be based on what students actually learn. He also critiques the reliance on percentage-based grading systems, urging for a shift towards standards-based evaluations that highlight the actual competencies of students across various subjects.Key points discussed include the prerequisites for implementing standards-based grading, the meaning and applications of grade adaptations for exceptional learners, and the necessity for transparency in learning goals. Dr. Guskey also underscores the importance of separating academic achievement from behaviors like class participation and homework completion to provide a clearer picture of student learning.Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/ueqeCXqwukNLCiEOW9qwRcK64DAKey Takeaways:Traditional grading systems are often misaligned with the body of research available on effective grading practices.Innovative solutions like standards-based grading can offer transparency and clarity around student competencies.Moving away from grading on a curve can reduce competitiveness while emphasizing true learning outcomes.Clearly defined learning goals and transparent practices can diminish test anxiety and guessing games in assessments.Accommodations and modifications in grading should be tailored to the individual needs of exceptional learners without stigma or value judgments.Resources:Website: https://tguskey.com/MCIE: https://www.mcie.org/Thanks to Brookes Publishing for being a sponsor this season: https://brookespublishing.com/ (Win a free book: https://bit.ly/brookes-0324) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Sharona and Bosley go deeper into the comparison between standards-based grading and specifications-based grading. Looking at the four grading architecture decisions, what looks the same and what looks different between these two systems? Join us for another great conversation about grading. AND! Registration for the Grading Conference is open. Please join us virtually in June for the 5th annual conference!LinksPlease note - any books linked here are likely Amazon Associates links. Clicking on them and purchasing through them helps support the show. Thanks for your support!American Society for Engineering Education, CoNECD conference What is Specifications Grading? From the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Center on Transformative TeachingSpecifications Grading, by Linda NilsonHow an Alternative Grading System is Improving Student Learning, from Chemical & Engineering NewsSpecifications Grading: We May Have a Winner, by Robert Talbert ResourcesThe Grading Conference - an annual, online conference exploring Alternative Grading in Higher Education & K-12.Some great resources to educate yourself about Alternative Grading:The Grading for Growth BlogThe Grading ConferenceThe Intentional Academia BlogRecommended Books on Alternative Grading (Please note - any books linked here are likely Amazon Associates links. Purchasing through them helps support the show. Thanks for your support!):Grading for Growth, by Robert Talbert and David ClarkSpecifications Grading, by Linda Nilsen

Explore the often unspoken struggles that even seasoned math teachers encounter when grappling with concepts in middle and high school grades. Gain insights into the power of anecdotal assessments for both understanding students and refining your own assessment practices. Discover practical approaches to implementing standards-based grading without getting lost in individual grades, and unravel the true purpose behind assigning grades. In this Mentoring Moment episode we bring back Nicholas Rhodes to continue exploring his pebbles in Standards Based Grading. This is another Math Mentoring Moment episode where we chat with a teacher like you who is working through some problems of practice and together we brainstorm ways to overcome them. You'll Learn: How even math teachers can still struggle to conceptually understand some of the mathematics we commonly share in middle and high school grades;Why anecdotally assessing where you believe students might be can be helpful to assess your own assessment practices;What is the best approach to attempting standards based grading without getting mixed up in all of the individual “grades”The true purpose of assigning grades; How we can redesign evaluations and assessments; Resources: Assessment For Growth: A Blueprint Course For Standards Based Grading in Math ClassMake Math Moments Problem Based Lessons & UnitsDistrict Math Leaders: How are you ensuring that you support those educators who need a nudge to spark a focus on growing their pedagogical-content knowledge? What about opportunities for those who are eager and willing to elevate their practice, but do not have the support? Book a call with our District Improvement Program Team to learn how we can not only help you craft, refine and implement your district math learning goals, but also provide all of the professional learning supports your educators need to grow at the speed of their learning. Book a short conversation with our team now.  Take your random grouping to the next level with this printable cards. Mix and match different groupings on the fly. Grab your cards here --> https://makemathmoments.com/random/

Let's discuss SoTL research! What is it, what are some of the things that have been done to apply SoTL research to Alt Grading, and where do we want to see it go? Dr. Drew Lewis returns to the pod to share his experiences with SoTL research in his classrooms. Sharona and Bosley also share some of their experiences and perspectives. If you are curious about SoTL research, we go deeper into some of the choices that we can make to do useful, effective research in support of alternative grading practices. LinksPlease note - any books linked here are likely Amazon Associates links. Clicking on them and purchasing through them helps support the show. Thanks for your support!Dr. Drew LewisImpacts of Standards-Based Grading on Students' Mindset and Test Anxiety, Drew LewisApplying a Standards-Based Grading Framework Across Lower Level Mathematics Courses, Drew Lewis and Jay ElsingerResourcesThe Grading Conference - an annual, online conference exploring Alternative Grading in Higher Education & K-12. Registration for 2024 now open!Some great resources to educate yourself about Alternative Grading:The Grading for Growth BlogThe Grading ConferenceThe Intentional Academia BlogRecommended Books on Alternative Grading (Please note - any books linked here are likely Amazon Associates links. Purchasing through them helps support the show. Thanks for your support!):Grading for Growth, by Robert Talbert and David ClarkSpecifications Grading, by Linda NilsenUndoing the Grade, by Jesse StommelGrading for Equity, by Joe FeldmanThe Grading Podcast publishes every...

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You all know that I want to bring you as much information and perspectives on a topic as possible. With last week's episode on standards-based grading being a new idea and way of grading for some of you, I wanted to bring on another teacher who has years of experience implementing this in her classroom. Boni Hamilton, a friend and experienced teacher, is sharing how to integrate NGSS and standards-based grading in both a middle school and high school science classroom. Boni has such a unique perspective, as she simultaneously used both a traditional grade report alongside a standards-based report. While this eased the minds of parents and students who were comfortable with traditional grading, it did bring up challenges. Boni is honest in our conversation, along with her students, as she navigated this type of grading system. She describes why she believes standards-based grading is more accurate, authentic, and honest as it pertains to mastering skills and content. As you listen to this episode, you will see how this conversation, and others involving this topic, has stretched my thinking and will stretch yours as well. Although work ethic, behavior, and responsibility need to be addressed, with standards-based grading, you truly get the best picture of how a student is performing academically in your content-specific classes. Resources Mentioned: Download your FREE Classroom Reset ChallengeSend me a DM on Instagram: @its.not.rocket.scienceSend me an email: rebecca@itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.comFollow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsShow Notes: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode107 

I love talking about science content, curriculum, engaging activities, and practical strategies you can implement in your own classroom. But when my audience inquires about topics I'm not so sure about, I bring in experts who can share their knowledge. That's exactly what I did when it came to discussing standards-based grading. My guest on today's episode, Jennica Harrison, shares her perspective, experience, and implementation of standards-based grading in her secondary science classroom. Jennica is very open and honest about the challenges she faced when implementing standards-based grading but says the pros outweigh the cons. She discusses her transition to this type of grading, practical tips for doing it, and how it impacted her students. Since this might be a different way of thinking, Jennica shares examples from her own classroom and grade book that provide clarification on how this works in a secondary science classroom. As our conversation flowed, each topic she discussed brought up more questions from me about how standards-based grading worked, along with the mathematical side. Jennica explicitly explained her interpretation and how she has made this switch successful in her classroom. Ultimately, she says it really comes down to being transparent with your students, making mistakes and readjusting, and knowing it's not going to be perfect all the time. Resources Mentioned: Grading for Equity by Joe FeldmanInner Orbit NGSS AssessmentsThe Wonder of Science Download your FREE Classroom Reset ChallengeSend me a DM on Instagram: @its.not.rocket.scienceSend me an email: rebecca@itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.comFollow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsShow Notes: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode106

#113Have you listened to the last 2 episodes about Comprehension-Based Language Teaching and Standards-Based Grading? I referenced the book Honing Our Craft, World Language Teaching Today as I prepared those topics. In today's episode I have the 2 editors of Honing Our Craft, Dr. Florencia Henshaw and Dr. Kim Potowski, who speak about their objectives behind this project, working through the content with 15 contributors and how language teachers can most efficiently and effectively use this very user-friendly resource.Honing Our CraftEdited by Dr. Florecia Henshaw (Director of Advanced Spanish at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign) & Dr. Kim Potowski (Professor of Spanish Linguistics at the University of Illinois at Chicago),12 chapters written by educators for educators, with a focus on bridging the gap between research and practical application.Practical applications and suggestions for language educators that they can adapt to their particular contexts. Use this link and the discount code JOSHUA25HOC to save 25% on the book.In This Episode:What Florencia and Kim would you like educators to gain from reading Honing Our Craft.The “user friendly”chapter layout.The process of editing a volume like Honing Our Craft, where the initial idea come from and the writer/editor relationship.How Florencia and Kim suggest that teachers use Honing Our Craft Connect with Dr. Florencia Henshaw:X (Twitter): @Prof_F_Henshaw YouTube: Unpacking Language PedagogyConnect with Dr. Kim Potowski:Instagram: @_kimpossibility_Use this link and the discount code JOSHUA25HOC to save 25% on the book.__________________________Interested in having Joshua work directly with your department, school or district?  Look at options for collaborating in person or remotely.______________________________Sign up for Talking Points to get  tips, tools and resources for your language teaching.______________________________Join Joshua as a guest on the podcast.______________________________Join Joshua for a Leveling Up Coaching Episode  on the podcast.  

#112Are your assessments and grades in your classes a reflection of what students are able to do with the target language? Are the communication modes in there?  Are there parts of your grade that are based on compliance to rules and routines? In this episode I am going to look into what grading based on standards in a proficiency based classroom looks like.  And once again, luckily there is a very useful chapter on this topic in the newly published book “Honing Our Craft.”  It gives us all the info we need to engage with “Standards-Based Grading for Proficiency-Based Language Instruction."  That's actually the title of chapter 7. Honing Our CraftEdited by Dr. Florecia Henshaw (Director of Advanced Spanish at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign) & Dr. Kim Potowski (Professor of Spanish Linguistics at the University of Illinois at Chicago)12 chapters written by educators for educatorsUse this link and the discount code JOSHUA25HOC to save 25% on the book.Standards-Based Grading for Proficiency-Based Language InstructionPut Standards-Based Grading in ContextTraditional grading system:Variability in what exactly counts towards the percentage average of a traditional grade. 3 Core Principles of Standards-Based GradingFocus should be on mastery of specific skillsMultiple opportunities for students to demonstrate their learning Separate factors such as behavior, punctuality, homework completion and extra creditKey Terms and MisconceptionsProficiency: language ability in the real world, unscripted, without practicePerformance: can do with practice in an educational setting. Mastery: highest levelSBG can be used with any set of standardsRubrics: core principle of SBG to provide feedback for revision and multiple attempts to demonstrate learning.Multiple attempts to demonstrate learningSystem in place to have retake opportunities: practice, formative, HW, meet with teacher.Grading behaviors unrelated to masteryRemoves opportunity for implicit bias.SuggestionsFocus on...Standards and create rubric accordinglyDifferentiation Feedback and the iterative processFormative and summative assessments Do…Plan units around your learning goalsCollaborate with colleagues for common rubrics, assessment and learning goals (standards)Plan for reassessments and retakes (adUse this link and the discount code JOSHUA25HOC to save 25% on the book.__________________________Interested in having Joshua work directly with your department, school or district?  Look at options for collaborating in person or remotely.______________________________Sign up for Talking Points to get  tips, tools and resources for your language teaching.______________________________Join Joshua as a guest on the podcast.______________________________Join Joshua for a Leveling Up Coaching Episode  on the podcast.  

In this episode, Sharona and Bosley talk with Dr. Kate Owens, a math professor at the College of Charleston, about her journey into Alternative Grading, how she handles assessments and reassessments in her classes, and what her top tips are for instructors considering switching to Alternative Grading. LinksA Beginner's Guide to Standards Based Grading by Kate OwensAn Interview with Kate Owens by Robert TalbertKate Owens, College of CharlestonHow We Moved A Conference Online by Kate Owens, Sharona Krinsky and David ClarkResourcesThe Grading Conference - an annual, online conference exploring Alternative Grading in Higher Education and K-12.Some great resources to educate yourself about Alternative Grading:The Grading for Growth BlogThe Grading ConferenceThe Intentional Academia BlogRecommended Books on Alternative Grading:Grading for Growth, by Robert Talbert and David ClarkSpecifications Grading, by Linda NilsenGrading for Equity, by Joe FeldmanThe Grading Podcast publishes every week on Tuesday at 4 AM Pacific time, so be sure to subscribe and get notified of each new episode. You can follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram - @thegradingpod. To leave us a comment, please go to our website: www.thegradingpod.com and leave a comment on this episode's page.If you would like to be considered to be a guest on this show, please reach out using the Contact Us form on our website, www.thegradingpod.com.

Zach is joined by Kaitlyn McGillicuddy to discuss mindsets around grades and grading, and in particular her use of standards-based grading to address some of the problems inherent in traditional grading systems. Show Notes More info on the Fall Virtual Mentorship Program cohort (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/mentorship) On your Mark, by Thomas Guskey (https://www.solutiontree.com/on-your-mark.html) Ungrading, by Susan D. Blum (https://www.amazon.com/Ungrading-Students-Undermines-Learning-Education/dp/1949199827) Standards-Based Grading (https://www.edutopia.org/article/getting-started-standards-based-grading/) Connect with Kaitlyn on Instagram @globalwithgilly (https://www.instagram.com/globalwithgilly/) or email her at kaitlynmcgillicuddy@gmail.com (mailto:kaitlynmcgillicuddy@gmail.com) Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org (mailto:podcast@modernclassrooms.org) Send us an audio note (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffmqSsaaU7M0MTXowApIOt-wace2tD6LPct73oEQOlaFp4vQ/viewform?usp=sf_link) and we'll include it on a future episode! Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj (https://twitter.com/modernclassproj) on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj (https://www.facebook.com/modernclassproj) (remember you can tweet us questions by using the hashtag #askMCP) Kareem: @kareemfarah23 (https://twitter.com/kareemfarah23) on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex (https://twitter.com/classroomflex) on Twitter and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/classroomflex/?hl=en) The Modern Classroom Project (https://www.modernclassrooms.org) Modern Classrooms Online Course (https://learn.modernclassrooms.org) Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond (https://twitter.com/zpdiamond) on Twitter and Learning to Teach (https://www.learningtoteach.co/)

Hey there, fellow secondary teachers! Khristen here, your go-to host for all things related to surviving and thriving in the awesome chaos of teaching multiple subjects. In this episode, I dive into the sticky situation of grading in a traditional way vs. exploring alternative methods. Join me as I share my own experiences with implementing standards-based grading and how it can revolutionize the way we assess our students' progress. Discover practical tips on creating rubrics, helping students track their own growth, and even navigating the sometimes-tricky conversation with parents. Plus, I'll be answering Taylor's question on motivating students in a standards-based grading system. Don't miss out on this juicy discussion that will transform the way you approach grading in your classroom. Stay tuned, friends!Download my FREE course planning cheat sheet: https://khristenmassic.com/semesterShop my Teachers Pay Teachers store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Khristen-Massic-Cte-Teacher-CoachConnect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khristenmassic/Episode 1 on Essential Standards: https://khristenmassic.com/episode1/Episode 54 on Rubrics: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/96056969-1045-4666-8c37-562cfc58aff2Mentioned in this episode:SSS August 2023Grab Your Free Ticket to Secondary Systems for Success: www.khristenmassic.com/systems

State standards are the measuring stick for curriculum and student learning. Listen as Brenda and Kaili make sense of the purpose of standards and how standards-based grading fits. 

This panel of experienced teachers from East Bridgewater Jr/Sr High School describes how using a Standards-Based Grading method has changed their classroom. Jamil Siddiqui, Math Teacher & National Teachers Hall of Fame Inductee, Class of 2020, Kelly DeMolles, Science Teacher, Rebecca Duggan, Social Sciences Teacher, Jamie Hulke Language Arts Teacher.

Teachers who have embraced ChatGPT have found that we can take students to the very top of Bloom's taxonomy by shifting our thinking about the tool. This conversation discusses the traditional barriers to teaching higher-order thinking and how ChatGPT and other generative AI tools can help students apply, analyze, evaluate, and create. Resources: Flipped Learning Global Initiative (FLGI) Follow our PLN on Twitter: @lmcampbell2001 @Catlin_Tucker @jaymctighe @danfitztweets @JamesBrauer @ideasforteacher @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd Jay McTighe is an accomplished author, having written more than 50 articles and book chapters and has co-authored 18 books, including the award-winning and best-selling Understanding by Design® series with Grant Wiggins. Jay has an extensive background in professional development and is a regular speaker at state, national and international conferences. He has made presentations in 48 states within the United States, in 7 Canadian provinces, and internationally in 41 countries on six continents. Dr. Catlin Tucker is a Google Certified Innovator, bestselling author, international trainer, and keynote speaker. Catlin is currently working as an education consultant and blended learning coach while pursuing her doctorate at Pepperdine University. er, Keynote Speaker & Bestselling Author and author of several books, including Power Up Blended Learning: A Professional Learning Infrastructure to Support Sustainable Change. Dan Fitzpatrick is the author of The AI Classroom: The Ultimate Guide to Artificial Intelligence in Education. Award-winning digital learning strategist. A former teacher and senior leader of a UK secondary school. Throughout her career, Dr. Lois Campbell has consistently worked on ways to encourage learners (Elementary-College) to be engaged in the areas traditionally associated with STEM. She had directed students in cognitive-focused inquiry instruction, environmental/science education, and laboratory techniques. Her greatest emphasis has been on student research endeavors. She is certified in Flipped Learning 3.0 Certification Level 1, and focuses on Standards Based Grading, Mastery Learning and developing Higher Order Thinking Skills in her students. Dr. James Brauer is currently the Director of Graduate Studies and Instructor at Avila University's School of Education. Previously, he was the founding school leader of Iowa Connections Academy (a public, virtual school serving students in grades K-12 throughout the state of Iowa) and an assistant principal for the North Kansas City School District. Dr. Brauer began his career as a special education teacher at USD 500 Kansas City, KS.

Teachers who have embraced ChatGPT have found that we can take students to the very top of Bloom's taxonomy by shifting our thinking about the tool. This conversation discusses the traditional barriers to teaching higher-order thinking and how ChatGPT and other generative AI tools can help students apply, analyze, evaluate, and create. Resources: Flipped Learning Global Initiative (FLGI) Follow our PLN on Twitter: @lmcampbell2001 @Catlin_Tucker @jaymctighe @danfitztweets @JamesBrauer @ideasforteacher @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd Jay McTighe is an accomplished author, having written more than 50 articles and book chapters and has co-authored 18 books, including the award-winning and best-selling Understanding by Design® series with Grant Wiggins. Jay has an extensive background in professional development and is a regular speaker at state, national and international conferences. He has made presentations in 48 states within the United States, in 7 Canadian provinces, and internationally in 41 countries on six continents. Dr. Catlin Tucker is a Google Certified Innovator, bestselling author, international trainer, and keynote speaker. Catlin is currently working as an education consultant and blended learning coach while pursuing her doctorate at Pepperdine University. er, Keynote Speaker & Bestselling Author and author of several books, including Power Up Blended Learning: A Professional Learning Infrastructure to Support Sustainable Change. Dan Fitzpatrick is the author of The AI Classroom: The Ultimate Guide to Artificial Intelligence in Education. Award-winning digital learning strategist. A former teacher and senior leader of a UK secondary school. Throughout her career, Dr. Lois Campbell has consistently worked on ways to encourage learners (Elementary-College) to be engaged in the areas traditionally associated with STEM. She had directed students in cognitive-focused inquiry instruction, environmental/science education, and laboratory techniques. Her greatest emphasis has been on student research endeavors. She is certified in Flipped Learning 3.0 Certification Level 1, and focuses on Standards Based Grading, Mastery Learning and developing Higher Order Thinking Skills in her students. Dr. James Brauer is currently the Director of Graduate Studies and Instructor at Avila University's School of Education. Previously, he was the founding school leader of Iowa Connections Academy (a public, virtual school serving students in grades K-12 throughout the state of Iowa) and an assistant principal for the North Kansas City School District. Dr. Brauer began his career as a special education teacher at USD 500 Kansas City, KS.

In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses how best to use standards-based grading in the music room.

Standards-Based Grading has had a positive impact on student learning. It allows teachers to provide more targeted feedback to students through conversations centered around individual strengths and areas of growth in relation to standards.

Special populations of students include multilingual learners, students with disabilities, and students who are gifted and talented. All students can achieve grade-level expectations regardless of their language, disability, or unique needs. Their needs are met in standards-based grading through intentional collaboration with classroom teachers, specialist teachers, families, and the students themselves.

Alan and Steve talk with leading standards-based grading expert Wendy Barden about effective assessment at all levels.

Hear directly from college admissions officers regarding how Standards-Based Grading impacts the college application process.

How does your school currently handle grades? Do you have a traditional system? Does your school give zeros? What about late work, how is that handled? Do you agree with the policies and practices that are in places when it comes to student success academically? The grading system in schools is a controversial topic that does have solutions. The big question is, do you know what that solutions is AND is it currently in place in your classroom? In this episode we will tackle this hard topic and give realistic, reasonable solutions. Episode Links: Get TONS of relationship building ideas in this fun, flexible course that starts soon!  monicagenta.com/courses Get a free PDF copy of Monica's Book Crushing It For Kids Here: http://bit.ly/MonicaGenta Want some Awesome PD At Your School? Let's Connect:  http://monicagenta.com/pd Connect with Monica on social media: Instagram: instagram.com/monicagentaed/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@monicagentaed Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd Twiiter: twitter.com/monicagentaed

In this episode, we speak with Guillaume Paré, a high school math teacher from Quebec City, Quebec. Guillaume has transformed his assessment and evaluation practices over the years to move away from overemphasizing grades and focusing more of the attention on growth. Guillaume is struggling with how to determine what should impact and influence both the feedback and grade for a specific standard when an error or misconception is not directly related to the learning goal of focus.Listen in as we help Guillaume weed through what really matters in his assessment and evaluation process by breaking things down and building it back up again.This is another Math Mentoring Moment Episode where we speak with a member of the math moment maker community where together we brainstorm strategies and next steps for teachers to overcome pebbles they have in their shoe. You'll Learn: How evaluation practices can affect student perceptions of mathematics regardless of how “high” the grade might be;Why feedback is more helpful (and less hurtful) than assigning grades on student work;How much impact or influence mistakes should have on a final grade when using standards based grading (SBG);What areas of mathematics should we assess that are NOT standards in my course?Resources: Assessment For Growth [Course] - Module One is FreeGet a Customized Math Improvement Plan For Your District.Are you district leader for mathematics? Take the 12 minute assessment and you'll get a free, customized improvement plan to shape and grow the 6 parts of any strong mathematics program.Take the assessment Get a Customized Math Improvement Plan For Your District.Are you district leader for mathematics? Take the 12 minute assessment and you'll get a free, customized improvement plan to shape and grow the 6 parts of any strong mathematics program.Take the assessment

Curious about what Standards-Based Grading looks like in the gradebook? Watch this video to learn how to navigate PowerSchool and find assessment feedback within the PowerSchool mobile app.

Curious about what Standards-Based Grading looks like in the gradebook? Watch this video to learn how to navigate PowerSchool.

With the implementation of a 0-4 Standards Based Grading Scale, some students and parents are concerned about earning 4s. This episode goes over the levels of proficiency and how to earn a 4. We believe all students should have access and opportunity to demonstrate a 4 in all classes.

Learn about how our Standards-Based Grading practices came to be through our committee of parent staff members. Our schools are prepared to support families and students who have questions as they learn the new grading system, and some schools have already hosted standards-based grading information nights. If you have any questions, reach out to your principal to schedule a meeting and talk through your concerns.

The pace of change is relative. Our grading practices have been changing for years and we have a flexible timeline for Standards-Based Grading. We'll adopt changes only in a manner that ensures effective and sustainable implementation.

Learn about how the pandemic impacted our grading practices and the use of Standards-Based Grading as a learning recovery tool.

Learn about why traditional grading practices can be unfair and harmful to students, and how Standards-Based Grading practices promote student success.

Learn the basic principles of Standards-Based Grading and how it allows parents, teachers, and students to clearly communicate about specific areas of academic strength and need.

Guest in this episode: Laura J. Link, Ed.D., is an Assistant Professor of Teaching & Leadership and Director of the Master of Science in Teaching & Leadership program at the University of North Dakota. She holds a doctorate in Leadership & Policy Studies from the University of Memphis, and her research focuses on developing and supporting highly effective leaders and organizational cultures that prioritize effective grading practices, collaboration, and meaningful assessment. She is the co-author of Cornerstones of Strong Schools: Practices for Purposeful Leadership (with J. Zoul, 2007), and author of Leadership in Grading Reform in What We Know About Grading (Guskey, T. R., & Brookhart, S. M., Eds., 2019) as well as multiple book chapters and articles such as Is Standards-Based Grading Effective? (2022), Are Your Grading Policies Legally Sound? (2021), How Traditional Grading Contributes to Student Inequalities and How to Fix It (2019), and Teachers' Perceptions of Grading Practices: How Pre-service Training Makes a Difference (2018). Dr. Link also leads K-12 assessment and grading academies and has led an array of other professional development efforts, classes, and initiatives over her career. Since 2002, Dr. Link has presented locally and nationally on the topics of high-impact leadership, K-12 grading, mastery learning, research-practice partnerships, teacher support, and more.Before joining UND, Dr. Link served as Associate Dean of the College of Public Service at the University of Houston-Downtown in Texas. At UHD, she created the university's first-ever Educational Leadership graduate programs, including a Foundations of Educational Leadership Certificate that is the only one of its kind in the state of Texas, and she facilitated an array of K-12 district partnerships. She also created the UHD's first Urban Education Advisory Board, which involves superintendents and executive leaders from across the greater Houston region. Additionally, Dr. Link was an Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership at Purdue University Fort Wayne in Indiana. At PFW, she was an active member of the CAEP Assessment Steering Committee, led various local K-12 assessment and grading academies, co-facilitated PFW's University Leadership Academy, and directed the Professors in Partnership K-16 collaborative. Prior to her higher education experience, Dr. Link served as Chief Academic Officer at Jackson-Madison County Schools in Jackson, TN, and was Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning as well as Chief of Talent Management in Shelby County Schools in Memphis, TN. She was 1 of 7 Transition Steering Committee members charged with leading the largest school district merger in United States' history. Additionally, Dr. Link has served in an array of central office and school-based administrative roles (in both urban and suburban settings) and has taught elementary, middle, high school and college students over her 32 years in public and private education. Dr. Link also served a long-standing state Board Member of Learning Forward Tennessee and President of Learning Forward Indiana, a professional association devoted exclusively to those who work in K-16 professional development.You can contact Dr. Laura Link at www.GradingRX.com or https://und.edu/directory/laura.link Read the published article discussed in this episode, "Is Standards-Based Grading Effective?" here -> https://gradingrx.com/is-standards-based-grading-effective/*Music: Greg MullenNow streaming on most podcast platforms. Podcast Link: https://exploring-the-core-podcast.simplecast.com/#ExploringTheCore #SelfDirectedSchooling

Listen as Educator Barnes discusses the shift to standards based grading with educator and writer Eric Kalenze.

In this episode we speak with Anna Clark all about how to fit a square peg in a round hole. Yes, we're talking about standards based grading and rigid gradebook programs and policies.Anna is just starting her second year and is currently teaching 8th grade. Together we develop a plan for her to take all of her formative assessment data she's collected and fit it into her district grading program. Stick around so you can learn how too.  This is another Math Mentoring Moment episode where we talk with a member of the Math Moment Maker Community who is working through problems of practice and together we brainstorm possible next steps and strategies to overcome them. You'll Learn: How to blend your assessment and evaluation approach with a rigid district grading system; What really matters when assessing students; How you can shift the purpose of your gradebook; and, How you can calculate the final grade for a reporting system using standards based grading.Resources: Make Math Moments TasksAssessment For Growth [Course]Episode #52: The Purpose of AssessmentEpisode #138: Morphing Your Assessment Practices – A Math Mentoring MomentEpisode #143: How To Capture Observations & Conversations in Math Class Episode #190: Assessment Questions & AnswersEpisode #189: Assessing Beyond Right & Wrong – An Interview with Tom SchimmerSign Up For The Make Math Moments Virtual SummitEmpower your educators to elevate their pedagogical practice and deepen their mathematics content knowledge.Your Educators can attend this FREE LIVE Virtual Summit on Saturday November 19th and Sunday November 20th, 2022.Learn More: https://makemathmoments.com/summitdistrict/ Create engagement while fuelling students sense making by using Make Math Moments ready-made lessons and units. Access our vast catalogue of lessons for elementary through high school math classes. Check the catalogue here --> https://makemathmoments.com/tasks/

Guest in this episode: Anna May Drake (B.A./M.S.) is a high school English teacher with nearly two decades of full-time teaching experience. She currently teaches International Baccalaureate classes at the International School of Panama and works as a remote online content editor for a national magazine in the U.S. Anna is fascinated with instructional design and inquiry-based learning strategies, and is always on a path toward continuous learning and self-improvement. Her most recent learning journey was to earn a professional development certificate in learner experience design through Oregon State University.  AnnaMayDrake1@gmail.com  Tim Kokotovich has taught high school math for eight years. He has taught at the International School of Panama for three years, and currently serves as Head of Department. He loves finding ways to make math more accessible to different types of learners, especially those who have struggled in the past. Before Panama, he taught for five years in public schools in California. Tim graduated from the Stanford Teacher Education Program and is a National Board Certified Teacher.  tkokotovich@gmail.comJames has worked in US public/private schools as well as international schools for 25 years as an IB Economics & International Relations teacher,  Assistant Principal, Principal, and MUN Director in Oregon, Morocco, Panama, and Taiwan. His interest in assessment reform started early in his career, but was kicked into high gear when a student asked a very simple question about an assignment's value. Since then, he has continued to ask questions about the value of assignments and assessment in general. Most recently he was featured in Ken O'Connor's "A Repair Kit for Grading; 3rd Ed". jamesmattiace@yahoo.com*Music: Greg MullenNow streaming on most podcast platforms. Podcast Link: https://exploring-the-core-podcast.simplecast.com/#ExploringTheCore #SelfDirectedSchooling

Matt Townsley joins Steph and Kaye to talk about Standards-Based Grading at the secondary level and its impacts on college admission. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Dr. Lisa Remy - West Des Moines (IA) Superintendent - shares her thoughts on challenges for female superintendents, tips for recruiting diverse faculty, exploring standards based grading, and her affinity for Orange Theory Fitness.

Dr. Matt Townsley - Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership and author of "Making Grades Matter" - shares his thoughts on standards based grading, moving from K-12 to post-secondary leadership, advice for new administrators, and how he uses Voxer to build with relationships with students.