Major decisions that affect the trajectory of students’ lives hinge on their high school grades: in-class support they might or might not receive, college admission offers, and potentially financial ...

A northern Indiana school superintendent is defending a recent email telling teachers not to grade any tests or quizzes below 50 percent. The email was apparently sent Sept. 21 on behalf of Portage ...

This is the second article in a two-part series about equitable grading practices. The first article sets up some of the challenges. In this post, learn how teachers are addressing this issue. Nick ...

For years, standardized tests have been the barriers that students have to climb in order to advance academically. They are the ruler by which success is measured, despite being deeply flawed ...

Then, the sum total of all the points earned flows into a large pool of points for “Tests”. Over the course of a semester using regular grading, you might give four 100-point tests; in this system you ...

When I began teaching, I adopted the common practice of grading student participation. I set aside 10 percent of my students’ grades for that purpose, and did my best to keep track of how much they ...

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. is a senior reviewer covering laptops and other gadgets. Monica was a writer for Tom’s Guide and Business ...

Career Wise English has introduced an AI system that lets IELTS candidates complete an online IELTS Pre-Test with instant band score feedback, helping them understand their level before beginning full ...

(TNS) — As Texas school districts wind down at the end of the year, students across the state are undergoing state testing that is reportedly being conducted using a new grading method. According to ...

Claudia Chacon said her two children, who attend Fairfax High School, bring home good grades in math and English. But when she reviews their individual scores on California’s statewide tests, she ...

As another school year draws to a close, kids of all ages are anxiously awaiting summer vacation. But before the final bell rings, students in elementary and middle school have one last hurdle to leap ...

High school students in Advanced Placement classes study hard for long and challenging AP exams given the first two weeks in May. Before the students get their grades, however, thousands of teachers ...