Pathways to Proficiency, Second Edition

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