Every teacher grades differently, which isn’t fair

Every teacher grades differently, which isn’t fair

Most university teacher-education programs focus on curriculum and instruction, with less attention to assessment. My research has found that these programs do not talk about how actually to grade student work. In keeping with a long-held tradition in education, teachers also have, and like, the autonomy to set their own practices. That results in inconsistency, inequity, and even unreliability in teachers’ grading practices.

Every Teacher Grades Differently

Article was Originally Posted on March 13, 2023, in the Conversation.