In this episode of Education Upgrade, Jake Schulke and Morgan Torres-Unger-Castleberry continue their Grading for Equity book study with an in-depth discussion of Chapters 9 and 10, the core of Joe Feldman's framework for equitable grading.

The conversation examines fundamental assumptions about grading, including what grades are intended to measure, the role of homework and deadlines, mastery learning, reassessment, cheating, classroom authority, assessment design, and the use of AI to develop high-quality rubrics. Throughout the discussion, they explore practical strategies for designing grading systems that more accurately measure learning while encouraging teachers to critically evaluate and refine their own grading practices.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction & Returning to Grading for Equity

02:00 Why Chapters 9 & 10 Matter Most

08:24 Study Strategies: How to Read Educational Books

13:05 Deadlines, Homework, and What Grades Should Measure

27:00 From Percentages to Mastery-Based Grading

39:30 What Should Grades Actually Measure?

53:55 Creativity, Assessment Design & AI-Generated Rubrics

1:01:30 The Illusion of Control in Education

1:13:30 Cheating, Motivation & Student Behavior

1:30:20 Building an Ethical Grading System

1:46:35 Reengineering Your Grading Philosophy

1:52:00 Final Reflections & Looking Ahead

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