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For South Carolina Public Radio, I'm Dr. Rénard Harris from the College of Charleston. This is Teachable Moments, a minute of education for students and parents.
Standards-based grading has faced scrutiny in recent years. Educators question the effectiveness of letter and percentage grades, which have been the standard for over a century.
Concerns about grade inflation and the gap between students’ grades and standardized tests scores have fueled the debate.
A recent survey revealed that educators don’t think standards-based grades provide meaningful feedback.
Despite these concerns, transitioning to an alternative system presents challenges. Educators and policymakers are struggling with how to best assess and communicate student progress in a way that is both accurate and beneficial to learning outcomes.
For the College of Charleston, I’m Dr. Rénard Harris.
