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Jun 29, 2026 29 min

241. Simplified Grading Strategy: Major vs. Minor Grades

from Secondary Science Simplified™ Hosted by Rebecca Joyner, High School Science Teacher

A complicated gradebook can quickly create more work, more confusion, and more stress than it needs to. In this episode, I'm sharing the grading system I used for years to simplify grading, accurately reflect student learning, and make communication with students and parents much clearer. I'll walk you through how I organized and weighted my gradebook, managed grades efficiently, and handled student accountability without creating extra work. I also tackle a listener question about teaching in a 100% summative grading environment and share what teachers can focus on when formative work isn't graded. This conversation might just change the way you think about grading for the upcoming school year! ➡️ Show Notes: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode241 Resources Mentioned: Assessments Mini-Course INRS units INRS Full Year Curriculum Download your FREE Classroom Reset Challenge. Take the Free Labs When Limited virtual PD course Send me a DM on Instagram: @its.not.rocket.science Send me an email: [email protected] Follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts. Follow, rate, and comment on Spotify. Related Episodes and Blog Posts: Episode 95, How to Stop Grading Everything Episode 160, 4 Proven Tips to Instantly Decrease Your Grading Time Episode 196, Grading Game Changers: 6 Ways to Grade Differently This School Year Episode 206, PRIME TIMES®: Everything You Need to Know Episode 235, Advocating for Yourself with Admin

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