Ep 154: 5 Things You Need to Know When Switching to Standards-Based Grading

Hey there, fellow secondary teachers! Khristen here, your go-to host for all things related to surviving and thriving in the awesome chaos of teaching multiple subjects.

In this episode, I dive into the sticky situation of grading in a traditional way vs. exploring alternative methods.

Join me as I share my own experiences with implementing standards-based grading and how it can revolutionize the way we assess our students' progress.

Discover practical tips on creating rubrics, helping students track their own growth, and even navigating the sometimes-tricky conversation with parents.

Plus, I'll be answering Taylor's question on motivating students in a standards-based grading system.

Don't miss out on this juicy discussion that will transform the way you approach grading in your classroom. Stay tuned, friends!

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Episode 1 on Essential Standards: https://khristenmassic.com/episode1/

Episode 54 on Rubrics: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/96056969-1045-4666-8c37-562cfc58aff2

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