Standards-Based Grading: Core Principles and Current Implementation Debates.
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| Title: | Standards-Based Grading: Core Principles and Current Implementation Debates. |
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| Authors: | Townsley, Matt1 (AUTHOR) matt.townsley@uni.edu, Wilcox, Jesse2 (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Clearing House. May/Jun2024, Vol. 97 Issue 3, p76-86. 11p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Formative tests, *Summative tests, *Educational leadership, *Teachers, Performance standards |
| Abstract: | This article provides an overview of standards-based grading (SBG) and explores the implementation debates surrounding it. SBG is a framework that focuses on grading students based on academic standards rather than assigning points for assessments and behaviors. The core principles of SBG include grading based on standards, using a finite number of categories, emphasizing summative assessments, and providing multiple opportunities for students to demonstrate their learning. The implementation debates revolve around the use of proficiency scales, how to communicate learning in the gradebook, and when and how to reassess students' learning. The article emphasizes the importance of understanding the core principles of SBG and considering different approaches to implementation. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Abstract: | This article provides an overview of standards-based grading (SBG) and explores the implementation debates surrounding it. SBG is a framework that focuses on grading students based on academic standards rather than assigning points for assessments and behaviors. The core principles of SBG include grading based on standards, using a finite number of categories, emphasizing summative assessments, and providing multiple opportunities for students to demonstrate their learning. The implementation debates revolve around the use of proficiency scales, how to communicate learning in the gradebook, and when and how to reassess students' learning. The article emphasizes the importance of understanding the core principles of SBG and considering different approaches to implementation. [Extracted from the article] |
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| ISSN: | 00098655 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/00098655.2024.2357615 |
