Download or read book Get Set, Go! written by Thomas R. Guskey and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make school a better experience for students by ensuring grading and reporting practices are honest, accurate, meaningful, and fair. A companion to the best-selling and award-winning On Your Mark, this practical guide details how to successfully lead lasting grading reform. Dr. Thomas R. Guskey simplifies the transition by guiding educators through six essential steps--from developing a coalition devoted to change to creating a systematic plan. Use this resource to develop a new system of grading in your school or district: Become familiar with the process of implementing a rigorous new system of reporting that aligns with the goals of standards-based grading. Acquire numerous tools and strategies that will assist in the process of implementing a new grading system. Study the six steps that are essential to any successful attempt to reform grading, as well as how to succeed in each. Learn how to form a change action plan that covers the entire system of implementation and improves the student experience. Contents: About the Author Introduction Chapter 1: Learn From Failures Chapter 2: Form a Coalition for Change Chapter 3: Understand the Change Process Chapter 4: Clarify the Purpose of Grading and Reporting Chapter 5: Report Multiple Grades for Cognitive Outcomes Chapter 6: Report Multiple Grades for Noncognitive Outcomes Chapter 7: Get Assessment Policies and Practices Right Chapter 8: Develop a Systematic Plan for Implementation References and Resources Index