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This presentation describes what we know about effective grading and reporting policies and practices. Keeping in mind the many practical challenges teachers face, we review the importance of fairness, honesty, and equity in grading and describe ways to ensure meaningful communication between teachers, students, and families. Procedures for implementing new reporting structures, including standards-based and competency-based grading models, are highlighted, together with policies and practices that should be avoided due to their negative consequences for students, teachers, and schools.


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Guskey, T. R. (2020). Get Set, Go! Creating Successful Grading and Reporting Systems. Solution Tree.
Guskey, T. R., & Brookhart, S. M. (Eds.) (2019). What We Know About Grading: What Works, What Doesn’t, and What’s Next? ASCD.
Guskey, T. R. (2015). On Your Mark: Challenging the Conventions of Grading and Reporting. Solution Tree.
Guskey, T. R., & Bailey, J. M. (2010). Developing Standards-Based Report Cards. Corwin.
Guskey, T. R. (2009). Practical Solutions to Serious Problems in Standards-Based Grading. Corwin.