Pathways to Proficiency

This book provides a five-phase process for implementing evidence-based grading, offering practical guidance for teachers and a clear road map for school leaders to improve student assessment, grading, and reporting. The five-phase process helps schools address some of the challenges they encounter with standards-based and competency-based grading models, providing structured steps and solutions. K–12 administrators can use this book to evaluate their system's effectiveness, reflect on successes and challenges, and continuously refine evidence-based grading practices to enhance student learning outcomes.



K–12 administrators can use this book to:


• Propose, design, and evaluate new grading practices based on student performance

• Lead and organize the implementation of evidence-based grading policies and practices

• Establish clearer guidelines, benchmarks, and standards of student performance

• Navigate common pitfalls when transitioning to a new evidence-based assessment model

• Enhance student performance through more consistent feedback and stronger mentorship


Contents:


Introduction: A Case for a Better Way to Grade


Chapter 1: Preparation-Core Commitments


Chapter 2: Incubation-Unexpected Connections


Chapter 3: Insight-Critical Discoveries


Chapter 4: Evaluation-Key Questions


Chapter 5: Elaboration-Essential Realizations


Epilogue


Appendix A: Evidence-Based Grading Gradebook Hacks


Appendix B: Other Evidence-Based Grading Impacts


Appendix C: Converting a Unity of Study to Evidence-Based Grading


References and Resources


Index