Robert Talbert

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by Robert Talbert

About Robert Talbert

Thanks for taking time to read Grading for Growth. Here’s what we’re about and what you can expect.

What is Grading for Growth?

Grading practices in higher education and elsewhere need a reboot. For too long, grades have gotten in the way of learning, and learners have focused on scoring points and playing school instead of on learning and growth. The good news is that we can change these practices, and many instructors are doing just that, using innovative grading methods that work with rather than against student learning: specifications grading, standards-based grading, ungrading, and more.