Our Education System: the Solutions

For over a century the U.S. has relied on a grading system that consists of credits or units, Grade Point Averages, and an A-F grading scale. But what if this approach does more harm than good? Furthermore, what if it tells us almost nothing about any student's ability or potential? This booklet offers a comprehensive guide to revamping how we assess learning. By awarding badges for subject mastery, we can identify specifically what students know, what their individual strengths and...
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For over a century the U.S. has relied on a grading system that consists of credits or units, Grade Point Averages, and an A-F grading scale. But what if this approach does more harm than good? Furthermore, what if it tells us almost nothing about any student's ability or potential? This booklet offers a comprehensive guide to revamping how we assess learning. By awarding badges for subject mastery, we can identify specifically what students know, what their individual strengths and weaknesses are at any time, and provide a more democratic education. Other books by this author:- Our Education System: The Challenges - Our Education System: The Solutions Solution #2: The Education Game- Our Education System: The Solutions Solution #3: The United States Education AcademyDavid Atkinson earned his Master of Education From Harvard University. He will attend law school in the fall of 2016 and focus on education and poverty law.