Feedback Grades Knowledge 
Catlin Tucker
JULY 2, 2019
In a blog post I wrote titled Ask Yourself, Why Am I Grading This? , I encourage teachers to think about the purpose of the work students are doing and evaluate whether it makes sense for them to invest their time and energy grading that work. How is one teacher supposed to grade all of the work that 150+ students complete?
Catlin Tucker
AUGUST 24, 2015
For the last two years, I’ve been increasingly frustrated with the traditional approach to assessing students and reporting grades. This year I decided to overhaul my gradebook and assess students based on their mastery of particular skills, also referred to as standards-based grading. Don’t Grade Everything.
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eSchool News
MAY 7, 2025
One might assume that the most desirable skills for someone entering a STEM field would be things like vast scientific knowledge or a laser-like attention to detail. I especially like using it for collaborative timelines, maps, and peer feedback. Parley : Parley is excellent for leading structured conversations in grades 3-12.
Catlin Tucker
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
Rubrics identify specific criteria relevant to the assignment, along with corresponding levels of performance that allow for more precise grading. Using rubrics helps teachers stay focused during the grading process and ensures that grading is objective, consistent, and fair. How does using rubrics benefit students?
eSchool News
MAY 30, 2025
Easy to find, not always true: Helping students evaluate AI-generated content For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub For years now, the promise of AI in education has centered around efficiency–grading faster, recommending better content, or predicting where a student might struggle.
eSchool News
OCTOBER 24, 2024
To close knowledge gaps and support every student, IXL equips Missouri educators with its award-winning PK-5 ELA curriculum, which personalizes learning and is grounded in the Science of Reading methodology. It then generates personalized action plans that help students eliminate their trouble spots, and grow their reading and writing skills.
Catlin Tucker
MARCH 1, 2021
What will students understand (content knowledge) or be able to do (skills) at the end of the lesson or learning cycle? 2 Assess Prior Knowledge. Other students may not have any prior knowledge on a topic. Teachers can use a variety of strategies to assess prior knowledge in class or online. 3 Design Learning Experiences.
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