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Learning From Failures: Lessons From Unsuccessful Grading Reform Initiatives

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This article describes accounts of grading reform initiatives that while well-intentioned, met with staunch opposition and eventually were abandoned. The implementation strategies employed by the leaders of these reform initiative… Click to show full abstract

This article describes accounts of grading reform initiatives that while well-intentioned, met with staunch opposition and eventually were abandoned. The implementation strategies employed by the leaders of these reform initiative are explored, along with reasons these strategies failed to result in meaningful and enduring change. Alternative grading reform strategies with supporting evidence are offered, justification for their use explained, and new directions for grading reform initiatives recommended.

Keywords: learning failures; grading reform; failures lessons; reform initiatives; reform; lessons unsuccessful

Journal Title: NASSP Bulletin
Year Published: 2021

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