Grades Don't Matter: Using Assessment to Measure True Learning
Wow! What a great story and what a great book. Full of authentic voices that describe successes and difficulties. Lots of practical advice, a road map for others to follow on the journey to grading for learning. This book excites me. My heartfelt thanks to Fairview High School for embarking on this journey. K --Ken O'Connor, The Grade Doctor and author of "A Repair Kit for Grading"Traditional grading practices permeating our nation s  schools fail to accurately inform students, parents, and school teachers about mastery of content. The result: misinformed and disillusioned students and parents not understanding why a C is not really a C. This book provides a fresh look at the irrelevance of current practices and provides a road map for adding meaning to grades. It is a must read! --Dr. Mike Looney, Superintendent, Williamson County Schools, TennesseeEducators at Fairview High School have demonstrated that the culture of a school can be changed by changing grading practices. This book can help educators who have the courage and the will to begin making these changes. --Robert Lynn Canady, Professor Emeritus, University of Virginia and award-winning pioneer in educational reform