In this episode, Jake and Morgan dive into Chapter 4, "Traditional Grading Hides Information, Invites Biases, and Provides Misleading Information," from Joe Feldman's transformative book "Grading for Equity." They explore Feldman's critique of traditional grading practices, discussing how methods like averaging grades and incorporating behavioral factors distort true measures of learning and disadvantage marginalized students. The conversation delves into the impact on student motivation, the perpetuation of inequities, and the importance of separating academic performance from behavior. Highlighting Feldman's advocacy for standards-based grading and formative assessments, Jake and Morgan share personal anecdotes and practical tips for implementing more equitable grading practices in classrooms, aiming to create a fairer and more effective educational system. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases using the links which follow. Using these links to purchase recommended books is a way to help support this podcast. Recommended Reading: Grading for Equity by Joe Feldman: Paperback: https://amzn.to/3CmMi2J Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3J7F9Hl UNgrading by Susan Blum Paperback: https://amzn.to/3P5z0zt Audiobook: https://amzn.to/43yTxkj The Self-Driven Child by by William Stixrud and Ned Johnson Paperback: https://amzn.to/42z2nx7 Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3CnmxiY What We Know About Grading: What Works, What Doesn't, and What's Next by Thomas R. Guskey & Susan M. Brookhart Paperback: https://amzn.to/3EoSgkL CHAPTERS: 00:00 Opening 00:20 Introduction & recap with takeaways 12:26 Mechanisms of inaccuracy 18:00 Behavioral data, bias, & human psychology 33:00 Analyzing your gradebook: Feel good about noticing 37:50 Psychological effects of gradebooks 48:59 Grade hacks 55:10 Mathematical soundness of the grade 1:00:01 Questions to consider 1:15:12 Closing