Grading From the Inside Out: Bringing Accuracy to Student Assessment Through a Standards-Based Mindset (How to Give Students Full Credit for Their Knowledge)

Great book to read. Quick and easy read. Good information!

Tom's work is really a breath of fresh air for teachers striving to make substantive improvements to their assessment practices. In a clear, easy to read way, he makes the case that the time for grading reform has come. Backed by quality research and full of relatable stories, Grading from the Inside Out is a must have for those who want to learn more about bringing standards-based grading to their school.

For those interested in healthy grading practices (e.g. Standards-Based Grading) but are still operating within the constructs of traditional reporting, "Grading From the Inside Out" is a necessary addition to your library. Not only does it lay out the need for grading reform, but it also offers how teachers can adopt these practices/changes while still teaching in schools that require traditional reporting.

helps me out out when needed

As a high school science teacher this book is a game changer for me when thinking about what grades mean to myself and my students. Everyone who assigns grades should examine their practices!

As an educator in a school system moving towards Mastery-Based Learning, this book was a welcome read. I had heard about it from a Twitter chat I participate in. I am very pleased with the simplicity of the book. It isn't filled with educational jargon or theories, but rather practical applications for today's classrooms. I highly recommend this book!

Great book! I saw the author at a conference and decided to buy this book. It did not disappoint. This is a great introduction for those interested in learning more about Standards Based Grading or at least in making small changes towards that and beginning with a Standards Based Mindset.

As a high school teacher who has experimented with standard-based grading the past two years, I can honestly say this is one of the best books within the field of education I have ever read. It lays down the basic mindset needed to shift your views on assessment while not attempting to give you all the answers. Instead, Schimmer guides you to thinking what would work best for your district and classroom. A must buy for those looking to reflect on their teaching and assessments!

We are using this book as a whole school staff PD resource and it has been extremely useful. Tom addresses many of the questions teachers may have to the pit falls of assessment change and to the WHY we need to make change. He gives clear concrete examples with context to classroom and whole school application. Highly recommend this book.