Podcast

The Continuing Educator

The problem with grading behavior, with Matt Townsley and Chris Thoms

May 10, 2021

Description

Traditional grading practices typically incorporate non-learning measures such as behavior and effort into an average. Yet by mixing achievement and behavior, we miscommunicate on both accounts. Students and parents still need information on both, but the critical step is to separate reporting, and Dr. Matt Townsley and NWEA User Experience Designer Chris Thoms will share with us both why this is crucial for equity, and how teachers can put it into action.

Topics: Equity

Products: Professional Learning

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