#10: Uncovering the flaws of traditional grading: A deep dive into Ch 4 of "Grading for Equity"
Education Upgrade with Jake SchulkeShow Notes
In this episode, Jake and Morgan dive into Chapter 4, "Traditional Grading Hides Information, Invites Biases, and Provides Misleading Information," from Joe Feldman's transformative book "Grading for Equity." They explore Feldman's critique of traditional grading practices, discussing how methods like averaging grades and incorporating behavioral factors distort true measures of learning and disadvantage marginalized students. The conversation delves into the impact on student motivation, the perpetuation of inequities, and the importance of separating academic performance from behavior. Highlighting Feldman's advocacy for standards-based grading and formative assessments, Jake and Morgan share personal anecdotes and practical tips for implementing more equitable grading practices in classrooms, aiming to create a fairer and more effective educational system.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases using the links which follow. Using these links to purchase recommended books is a way to help support this podcast.Recommended Reading:Grading for Equity by Joe Feldman:Paperback: https://amzn.to/3CmMi2JAudiobook: https://amzn.to/3J7F9HlUNgrading by Susan BlumPaperback: https://amzn.to/3P5z0ztAudiobook: https://amzn.to/43yTxkjThe Self-Driven Child by by William Stixrud and Ned JohnsonPaperback: https://amzn.to/42z2nx7Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3CnmxiYWhat We Know About Grading: What Works, What Doesn't, and What's Next by Thomas R. Guskey & Susan M. BrookhartPaperback: https://amzn.to/3EoSgkLCHAPTERS:00:00 Opening00:20 Introduction & recap with takeaways12:26 Mechanisms of inaccuracy18:00 Behavioral data, bias, & human psychology33:00 Analyzing your gradebook: Feel good about noticing37:50 Psychological effects of gradebooks48:59 Grade hacks55:10 Mathematical soundness of the grade1:00:01 Questions to consider1:15:12 Closing
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