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A media guide to ungrading

Robert Talbert, Ph.D.

So I’m writing this article as a “read this first” guide for journalists and anybody else wanting to learn about ungrading, and all forms of alternative grading, and tell its story. This typically happens when the student does not produce evidence of learning that rises above a minimum threshold. What is ungrading?

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The heart of the loop: Reattempts without penalty

Robert Talbert, Ph.D.

How it traditionally works In traditional, points-based grading systems, the evidence that students present about their learning is almost always in the form of one-and-done assessments: Tests, exams, homework, presentations, and the like. One-and-done assessment is clearly a terrible way to measure student learning.