Apr 15, 2025 · More districts across the country have shifted toward new grading practices—such as making each letter grade carry equal weight—to better capture students’ understanding of …

Adapting our grading practices to be equitable—transparent, accurate, and growth-oriented—helps foster a more inclusive learning environment. Below are three key aspects of …

“no zeros” policies were effectively mandatory. Yet, to our knowledge, there has been almost no research on th prevalence or efficacy of “grading for equity.” So we asked Fordham analysts …

Equitable grading is a research-based practice of reporting only a student’s understanding of the course content (standards). Compared to traditional grading practices, it is more accurate, bias …

Jun 23, 2025 · By separating learning from compliance, emphasizing growth over fixed ability, and making success criteria transparent, equitable grading practices can help create educational …

Dec 11, 2019 · When Joe Feldman, Ed.M.'93, author of Grading for Equity, looked closer at grading practices in schools across the country, he realized many practices are outdated, …

Table 1 describes some equitable grading practices that can help ensure grades are valid, reliable, and focused on learning.

May 1, 2025 · So, how can schools ensure assessments accurately reflect each student’s learning? By intentionally elevating equitable and culturally relevant grading practices.

Dec 5, 2022 · Equitable assessments and grading practices focus on evaluating individual student performance based on defined grading criteria aligned with clear and measurable course goals …

Apr 24, 2025 · Equitable grading practices – those that are consistent and transparent – do more than assess a student’s academic performance. They support student engagement, …