Description

In this first segment of our three-part interview with educator and author Rick Wormeli, we dive into what is the purpose of grades, what should be included in a grading plan, and how we can balance effective grading policies with accountability mandates.

References & Resources:

• Re-learning and Re-assessing: Practical Tips by Rick Wormeli (AMLE)
• Redos and Retakes Done Right by Rick Wormeli, Educational Leadership (ASCD); Nov 2011, 69(3), pp 22-26
• Descriptive Feedback Techniques -Part 1 video by Rick Wormeli
• Descriptive feedback Techniques - Part 2 video by Rick Wormeli
• We Have to Prepare Students for the Next Level, Don’t We? by Rick Wormeli (AMLE)

WCPSS staff can earn credit for listening to and reflecting on completed series. Learn more here.

Hosts: Mellisa Smith, Serena Halstead, and Spencer Ziegler

Theme music provided by Cary High School’s Logan Foster

Data, Research, and Accountability department for the Wake County Public School System