Rethinking Grading: A New Assessment Paradigm

This chapter examines the reliability and fairness of traditional school grading, revealing biases that can skew results and discussing the disconnect between academic performance and real-world skills. It advocates for innovative evaluation methods, such as narrative assessments, which prioritize personalized feedback over letter grades. By highlighting the inadequacies of current grading systems, the chapter calls for a systematic change to better prepare students for the workforce.