Charting a Course to Standards-Based Grading: What to Stop, What to Start, and Why It Matters

by Tim R. Westerberg

Tim R. Westerberg guides educators to four key destinations on the road to improved grading and assessment.

165 pages, ebook

Published August 24, 2016

Reviews

[Penny · Rating 4 out of 5]

Practical and good information. But it's such a big topic and undertaking to go down this path, I found even the pragmatic "how-to" steps not enough. I think it's just a topic that you HAVE to discuss/learn about through human conversation. This would be GREAT background to have that conversation.

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

I would love to see effective, individualized instruction that is evaluated on skill attainment for all students.

[Renee · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars, A good overview of standards based grading.

[Richard · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book is one sided. SBG is put in a relentlessly positive light. No quarter is given - this is the only way forward in education. Much of the content is just regular good practice. A good exam tells you as much about a kids ability as a standards based grade.