Grading from the Inside Out

Tom Schimmer

ISBN 10: 1936763850 / ISBN 13: 9781936763856

Published by Solution Tree Press, US, 2016

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Grading from the Inside Out
• Publisher: Solution Tree Press, US
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1936763850
• ISBN 13: 9781936763856
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 454 grams

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Synopsis

The time for grading reform is now. While the transition to standards-based practices may be challenging, it is essential for effective instruction and assessment. In this practical guide, the author outlines specific steps your team can take to transform grading and reporting schoolwide. Each chapter includes examples of grading dilemmas, vignettes from teachers and administrators, and ideas for bringing parents on board with change.

Benefits:

• Study the three components of the standards-based mindset that are reforming traditional grading practices.
• Debunk five myths about standards-based grading.
• Contemplate the hazards of punitive grading, and discover alternative ways to manage the issue of homework.
• Consider questions that will challenge traditional thoughts on grading and help clarify next steps.

Contents:
Chapter 1: The Modern Assessment Paradigm
Chapter 2: Accuracy and Confidence Our Grading True North
Chapter 3: Five Myths of Standards-Based Grading
Chapter 4: The Standards-Based Mindset
Chapter 5: How to Give Students Full Credit for What They Know
Chapter 6: How to Repurpose Homework
Chapter 7: How to Redefine Accountability
Chapter 8: How to Use Levels of Proficiency
Chapter 9: How to Teach and Assess Student Attributes and Competencies
Chapter 10: How to Use Standards-Based Reporting
Afterword: How to Navigate the Road Ahead

About the Author

Tom Schimmer is an author and a speaker with expertise in assessment, grading, leadership, and behavioral support. An educator for more than 20 years, Tom is a former district-level leader, school administrator, and teacher. As a district-level leader, he was a member of the senior management team responsible for overseeing the efforts to support and build the instructional capacities of teachers and administrators.

Tom is a sought-after speaker who presents internationally for schools and districts.

He earned a teaching degree from Boise State University and a master's degree in curriculum and instruction from the University of British Columbia.