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EPISODE · Jan 23, 2026 · 35 MIN

Episode 16: Defining Proficiency: How Many Levels Do We Really Need?

from The Fires in Grading · host Garth Larson, Becky Peppler, Don Smith

Schools often use multiple levels to describe student learning—but how many is too many, and what happens when we add one above the standard? In this episode, Becky, Garth, and Don unpack the purpose of proficiency scales, explore the impact of different level structures, and discuss why the words we choose—like “exceeds”—can shape how students, teachers, and families interpret success.Check out our sponsor, Otus, here: https://hubs.li/Q03StGb_0

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