If Not Traditional Grading… Then What?: Making Sense of Fair Grading

Send us Fan MailWhat actually makes a grade fair, and what happens when we mix learning, behavior, and completion into one number?In this episode, we go beyond traditional grading debates and get into the real questions educators and parents are asking right now: Should students be allowed to retest? How do we fairly grade homework when access and home environments vary? And what role does AI play in whether homework even reflects true learning?We also explore why some schools are shifting grading scales (like the 50 minimum) and moving toward standards-based grading, and why changing numbers alone doesn’t solve the deeper issue.A major focus of this conversation is clarity: grades should reflect academic mastery, not behavior, effort, or circumstances outside of learning. So what does accountability look like if it’s not tied to grades?This episode challenges assumptions, invites reflection, and pushes us to ask a bigger question:Are our grading systems measuring what students know or everything around it?A must-listen for educators, parents, and anyone rethinking what fairness in education really means.Connect With MeTo submit a question or join my mailing list, use the information below.Facebook Group: TheAdvocateInstagram: @TheAdvocateDr.LoveEmail: [email protected]