Grading System Basics
What are the two types of grades in this system?
Learning Assignments (XP) and Big Assignments.
What percent of the total grade is effort?
10%
Why is the Grading System important for learning?
It helps students learn from mistakes without punishment.
Finish this quote: “It frames daily work as ______, not judgment.”
Development
How does the Grading System help students’ attitudes toward mistakes?
They feel more comfortable making mistakes and learning from them.
Which type of assignment goes into the official grade book?
Big Assignments.
How is the effort grade calculated?
XP earned ÷ XP possible.
Why is the Effort Grade important?
It shows that engagement and habits matter, not just final grades.
Which system is described as “a really thought-out system designed to build skills and change mindsets”?
The Grading System (XP + Big Assignments).
How does the Effort Grade affect class environment?
Creates a more positive and engaging environment.
What is the purpose of “XP” in this grading system?
To gamify learning and track practice work.
True or False: The effort grade is just about showing up.
False
What might happen if we didn’t have the Grading System?
Students would stress about mistakes instead of learning from them.
What do both systems (Grading System and Effort Grade) show about the teacher’s approach to learning
That learning is a process focused on growth and effort, not just final scores.
What habit does the Effort Grade encourage?
Daily engagement and meaningful contributions.
What does daily work focus on. Judgment or development?
Development
What does this system formally reward?
Being an active learner (engagement).
What might happen if we didn’t have the Effort Grade?
Students would only focus on grades, not the actual learning process.
What does the podcast say effort rewards?
The process of being an active learner, a huge life skill.
What mindset shift does the Grading System promote?
Growth mindset / seeing mistakes as part of learning.
Why is gamifying learning (XP system) better than putting every assignment in the grade book?
It encourages practice, reduces pressure, and makes mistakes part of the learning process.
How is the Effort Grade different from a typical “participation grade”?
It’s calculated with XP (objective), not just teacher opinion (subjective).
How do the Grading System and Effort Grade together prepare students for life beyond school?
They build habits of engagement, growth mindset, and resilience skills needed in college, careers, and real life.
What do both podcast quotes (about development/judgment and active learning) reveal about the overall purpose of these systems?
That grading should focus on growth, engagement, and learning not punishment or just final outcomes.
Long-term, how could these grading systems change the way students view school and learning?
Students will see school as a place to grow and practice, not just chase grades, which can make them more motivated and less afraid of mistakes.