grades

What is the Case for Grades?

The case against grades and grading has been so clearly made that it is time to turn the tables. Why…

6 years ago

More Failing, Fewer Failures, Greater Success

The November Educational Leadership is devoted to the topic of grading. It includes an article by Alfie Kohn an expanded…

13 years ago

The Carrot and the Cattleprod

Many years ago I wrote an article with the title The Carrot and the Cattleprod.  It’s so long ago that…

15 years ago

Grading and Upgrading

Take Paul Barnwell's "test" in this article from NEA Today.  How do your answers compare?  Did he miss any questions?…

16 years ago