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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

Failing is essential

The ratio between success and failure remains pretty constant. To succeed means we must fail. And the more often we…

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

Testing: There are Better Ways to Identify Gifted and Talented Students

It's testing season and here's a timely reminder that traditional testing for ability is not the last word in thinking…

16 years ago

The Passionate Learner: Part Three

The Climate for Learning A follow-up to Passionate Learning Part 1 and Part 2 Stained Glass Dr. Robert L. Fried…

18 years ago