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Effective Assessment and Grading Strategies in Education

In this comprehensive overview by Dr. Thomas J.P. Brady, Assistant Professor at Bridgewater State University, we explore essential aspects of assessment and grading in education. Key topics include what to assess—knowledge, understanding, critical thinking, and growth—as well as what should be graded, such as achievement and participation. We examine various assessment methods—formative, summative, objective, and subjective—and delve into grading techniques, including multiple-choice and project-based evaluations. Discover insights into standards-based grading and the role of technology in assessments.

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Effective Assessment and Grading Strategies in Education

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  1. Dr. Thomas J.P. Brady Assistant Professor- College of Education Bridgewater State University Thomas.brady@bridgew.edu Assessment and Grading

  2. What do we assess? • Knowledge • Understanding • Ability to think at a higher level • Readiness for next topic • Readiness for next course/grade • Ability to think • Growth/Improvement

  3. What should be “graded”? • Achievement • Ability to write? • Ability to test-take? • Growth? • Behavior? • Participation?

  4. How do we assess? • Formative/Summative • Formal/Informal • Objective/Subjective • Internal/External (Standardized) • Questioning (role of technology) • Standards based

  5. How do we “grade”? • Multiple choice • Fill in the blank • True/False • Essay • Project/Authentic • Role of rubrics

  6. Grading exercise • Give a grade to these four students • Q&A • Phase 2 of grading • Simpson’s Paradox

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