Evidence-Based Grading in the Content Areas: Principles and Strategies for Secondary Schools (Standards-Based Grading, Proficiency-Based Learning, Ass

By Eric Twadell

Unstick grading reform with evidence-based practices: a mentorship-oriented model focused on evidence of transferable, durable competence instead of points, averages, or isolated content standards. This guide helps schools redesign pedagogy, gradebooks, and policies around proficiency standards, bodies of evidence, trends, feedback, and student perspectives--so grading supports equitable learning and develops self-reliant, self-sustaining learners.

Grades 6-12 teachers and administrators will: Transform their grading practices to prioritize student growth and learning outcomes Implement evidence-based strategies that foster student agency and self-efficacy Align their educational practices with proven principles of evidence-based learning Engage with practical examples and tools that support effective grading reform Cultivate a more equitable learning environment that values students' unique journeys
Contents:
Preface
Introduction
Part 1: Understanding the Principles for Evidence-Based Grading and Learning
Chapter 1: Principles of Evidence-Based Grading
Part 2: Translating Principles Into Practice in Each Content Area
Chapter 2: Implementing Evidence-Based Grading in Applied Arts, Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology
Chapter 3: Implementing Evidence-Based Grading in English and Communication Arts
Chapter 4: Implementing Evidence-Based Grading in Fine Arts
Chapter 5: Implementing Evidence-Based Grading in Mathematics
Chapter 6: Implementing Evidence-Based Grading in a Multilingual Learning Division
Chapter 7: Implementing Evidence-Based Grading in Physical Education and Health
Chapter 8: Implementing Evidence-Based Grading in Science
Chapter 9: Implementing Evidence-Based Grading in Social Studies
Part 3: Aligning Student Services to Evidence-Based Learning
Chapter 10: Aligning English Language Development to Evidence-Based Learning
Chapter 11: Aligning Special Education to Evidence-Based Learning
Chapter 12: Aligning Student Services to Evidence-Based Learning
Chapter 13: Aligning Student Support Programs to Evidence-Based Learning
Epilogue

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H6H32CS2
• ISBN13: 9798893740790
• Release Date: November 2026
• Publisher: Solution Tree
• Length: 256 Pages