This week, we are talking all about grading in a mastery-based learning classroom. We'll share our learning as well as guiding principles to keep in mind as you consider grading practices in your mastery-based structured classroom. If you like what you hear, we would love it if you could share this episode with a colleague or friend. And make sure you subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new content! And consider supporting the show by buying us a coffee or two! We would love to hear from you – leave a comment on our website OR check out our FLIPGRID! Featured Content **For detailed show notes, please visit our website at https://edugals.com/66** There is no one right answer... flexibility and knowing your students is key!Modern Classrooms ProjectGrades will depend on your style, curriculum, goals, colleagues, reporting guidelinesProgress reports - mastery can be helpful for thisStill need pacing and structure; target dates are neededWhat are we including for grades?Use soft zeroes where students have not yet mastered the skillInclude other evaluations in your gradebook as well, not just mastery checksSummative TestsSet goal date, all students write on the same daySet a window (3 days) and students can choose which day to write onWhat do you do with grading categories? This is tricky!Only grade what has been specifically taughtBackwards design - start with the mastery check, and work backwards to create your supporting/learning materialsAsk your students for feedbackMid-unit and end of unit are good timesUse Google formsAdd in metacognition - reflection questions in mastery checksGrading Principles:Be intentionalFocus on growth and revisionFocus on feedbackUngrading - Jesse Stommel: @Jessifer on TwitterBook: Ungrading: Why Rating Students Undermines Learning and What To Do Instead by Susan D. BlumTracking:Google Sheets (Auto-Updating Tracker and Grid System Tracker)Display in classroom for collaboration (consider using code names)No grades!Rubrics:Standards-Based Grading (4, 3, 2, 1 levels OR mastered, getting there, not yet)Single Point RubricsAdd to your mastery checksUse "I can..." statementsMake sure the language is clear and easy for students to understandLeverage tech - Google Docs/Slides with Mote/ScreencastifySupport the showConnect with EduGals: Twitter @EduGals Rachel @dr_r_johnson Katie @KatieAttwell EduGals Website Support the show