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Jonathan Cornue
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About the Author
Many educators agree that the 100-point grading model is not always a reliable way to evaluate student learning. But is there another way to more accurately and equitably grade students and provide high-quality information to parents while fostering student learning? If so, why haven't school districts across the country changed their practices?
In Changing the Grade, author and educator Jonathan Cornue presents a detailed model for developing a more reliable, standards-based grading system—including 30 steps to guide you through the process. In addition to identifying and addressing the barriers to change—such as concerns about how colleges and employers will interpret an alternative grading model—Cornue offers a concrete structure for changing the grading system, providing guidance on:
The book also includes helpful samples of standards-based gradebooks, homework assignments, rubrics, and report cards.
If you are interested in making a systemic and systematic shift to a high-quality grading structure that is far less subjective than many commonly found in schools, consider Changing the Grade.
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Product No: 118029
ISBN-13: 978-1-4166-2539-1
Availability: January 2018
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Jonathan Cornue, a former high school English teacher and integration specialist for a technical high school, is a staff and curriculum development specialist for the Madison-Oneida Board of Cooperative Educational Services (MO BOCES).
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Assessment and grading | School climate and culture | Standards | Whole Child | Grading
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