Pathways to Proficiency
Implementing Evidence-Based Grading, Second Edition
This book provides a five-phase process for implementing evidence-based grading, offering practical guidance for teachers and a clear road map for school leaders to improve student assessment, grading, and reporting. The five-phase process helps schools address some of the challenges they encounter with standards-based and competency-based grading models, providing structured steps and solutions. K–12 administrators can use this book to evaluate their system’s effectiveness, reflect on successes and challenges, and continuously refine evidence-based grading practices to enhance student learning outcomes.
A five-phase process to implement evidence-based grading
Transform your school’s grading practices with this updated second edition on evidence-based grading. The book provides a five-phase process for moving beyond standards-based and competency-based grading models. Administrators and teachers will gain understanding of the core principles of evidence-based assessment, refocus assessments on proficiency, embrace student self-assessment, determine grades based on bodies of work and trends, and create a systemwide transformation of grading practices.
K–12 administrators can use this book to:
- Propose, design, and evaluate new grading practices based on student performance
- Lead and organize the implementation of evidence-based grading policies and practices
- Establish clearer guidelines, benchmarks, and standards of student performance
- Navigate common pitfalls when transitioning to a new evidence-based assessment model
- Enhance student performance through more consistent feedback and stronger mentorship