“There is no other pill to take”
Grades. It seems it’s impossible to discuss education without this topic being referenced. It’s now even showing up in opinion pieces in prominent newspapers discussing grade inflation and calling the […]
My Assessment Plans for AP Physics 1
Introduction This fall, I am diving back into the world of teaching AP Physics 1 after a hiatus of a few years. AP Physics 1 is an algebra-based, first-year physics […]
Lessons My Students Taught Me
An Honest and Forthright Assessment of the 2022-2023 School Year Detailed, evidence-based feedback is one of the pillars of our ungrading approach, called the Learning Progression Model (LPM). Because I […]
Summer Upgrade: How to Transform Your Grading Approach in 8 Steps
Welcome to the Ungrade Upgrade! If you have been wishing you could shift to an ungraded classroom, this blog post will show you how! You can do this individually, with […]
8 Easy Steps to Grade Negotiations
What is the role of the student when it comes to end-of-year grades? Grades should be a tool for effective feedback and learning progression, not a source of anxiety. Dave […]
Assessment 3.0: The Learning Progression Model
Are you ready to shift to Assessment 3.0? If you are reading this, then I assume you are seeking the same thing as I am: how to make better humans […]
Using Feedback to Improve Student Learning: A Learning Progression Approach
Do you remember the last time you gave students feedback on their work, only to have them ignore it and focus solely on their grades? It’s a frustrating experience, but […]
Target Levels
An essential feature of the Learning Progression Model is the use of “target levels.” A target level is the benchmark that students are expected to reach by the end of […]
The Easiest Grade Translation for a Gradeless Classroom
I am so excited! I love how seemingly minor alterations can create a huge mindshift. After years of using a grade translation chart tailored to each class, we finally came up […]
Reassessment vs. Retakes
There has been a lot of discussion in educational circles over the past 5 years or more regarding reassessment vs. retakes. How many chances should a student get to show […]
