In this episode, Denise, Brian, and Matt discuss grading practices in the classroom, including the history and philosophy behind different grading systems and impact these styles can have on students. Here are some links to topics in today’s podcast:

Vanderbilt Center for Teaching’s Recommendation on Grading

Jay Matthews on the flaws of an A-F grading scale and why it will stay

New York Times: History of College Grade Inflation

History of Higher Ed Grading

Washington Post: Study shows high school grades best predictor of success

NEA: GPA and non-cognitive skills best predictor of success

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