Introduction
Chapter 1: The Trouble With Assessment 2.0
Chapter 2: When 2 + 2 Doesn′t Equal 4
Chapter 3: SE2R–A Formula for Change
Chapter 4: Coppell Middle School East
Chapter 5: Involving Students
Chapter 6: Feedback in a Digital World
Chapter 7: Tips for Success
Conclusion
Appendices
Appendix A: Feedback From the Field
Appendix B: SE2R Feedback Quick-Reference Guide
Appendix C: SE2R Feedback You Can Use Today
References
Mark Barnes is a veteran classroom teacher, education consultant,
and author of the critically acclaimed Role Reversal: Achieving
Uncommonly Excellent Results in the Student-Centered Classroom
(ASCD, 2013), The 5-Minute Teacher (ASCD, 2013) and Teaching the
iStudent (Corwin, 2014). A longtime adjunct professor at two Ohio
colleges, Mark has created five online courses on web-based
instruction, mobile learning, and using Twitter in the classroom
and as a professional development tool. A leading expert on
student-centered learning, Mark has helped thousands of educators
build digitally enhanced, project-based, no-grades classrooms. Mark
is the creator of the internationally recognized how-to video site
for educators, Learn it in 5, and publisher of the popular
education blog Brilliant or Insane. Named a Top 10 education
technology blog by EdTech Magazine in 2014, B or I inspires
hundreds of thousands of loyal readers. Mark’s Facebook group,
Teachers Throwing Out Grades, is a growing collection of educators
dedicated to changing the way learning is assessed, and this group
helped launch the #ThrowOutGrades Challenge. Mark can be found
sharing information and articles about best practices in education
daily on Twitter at @markbarnes19.
http://www.markbarnes19.com/
http://www.brilliant-insane.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/teachersthrowingoutgrades/
View the author′s TED talk here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JShsO5PvYG4
"This book could turn the teaching community on its ear! A new way
to assess students without letters or numbers—a novel approach to
grades."
*Diane Callahan, Retired Teacher*
"As an educator working with the district office, I am given many
different books to read throughout the school year. Some are rather
dry and have too much technical information. This book was an easy,
enjoyable read. The cases and "real world" aspect of the way the
book was written made me want to try this form of grading in a
classroom tomorrow. School districts across the country have turned
to standards based instruction, standards based report cards and
Assessment 3.0 is the next logical step to grading."
*Shelly Miedona, Math Coach*
"This text contains outstanding resources for communicating to
stakeholders who care about how assessment systems can impact
student behaviors and performances. If you are interested in
changing how students and teachers view traditional grading
systems, this book is a must read. Assessment 3.0 can be a
revolutionary tool."
*D. Allan Bruner, National Board Certified Teacher*
"Mark has done something important in writing this book. He
argues--clearly and with hope--for specific, actionable change
right now in our early 21st century classrooms. Here′s the
potential, here′s the problem, and here′s a way forward. This is a
practical model for ed reform in general. Assessment 3.0
illuminates the ample underbelly of traditional education practice
by shining a floodlight on one of the most powerful icons--and
relics--of its past: the letter grade. Rather than simply
criticizing grades as "harmful," Mark presents a compelling case
for the impact of grading practices on how students learn, and in
doing so maintains focus on the reason we′re all here--students and
learning. A recurring theme throughout the book is one
of practice and application--honest assessment of what works, and
ideas for making it happen. The book is, then, imminently useful
for any educator--those wanting to think about their craft, and
those simply looking for ideas for tomorrow morning. In that way,
there can′t be higher praise."
*Terry Heick, Director of TeachThought*
"I loved every single concept, proposal, and piece of advice in
Mark Barnes latest book, Assessment 3.0: Throw Out Your Grade
Book and Inspire Learning. Do you want a vision to
revolutionize our relationships with students? Read the book. Do
you want a blueprint for how you, as a teacher or administrator,
can create a learning environment that nurtures high functioning
citizens? Read the book. Do you want a class structured so that
each child is academically challenged, and supported to meet
challenges? Read the book. And if you don′t want any of those lofty
goals, please find another line of work and refrain from making
comments about testing and unions and what you think should happen
in our schools. Barnes joins the ranks of of educators, who through
his words and actions, is saying, ′We are now the means of
extraordinary changes in our schools.′"
*Jeffrey Benson, Author, Hanging In: Strategies for Teaching the
Students Who Challenge Us Most*
"Revolutionary. Why? Tossing out grades does not equate tossing out
learning. We spend a lot of time talking about data and
growth. In Assessment 3.0, Mark Barnes focuses on the revelation
and growth of the Independent Learner- our students. This is a
great read for any teacher or administrator."
*Creed Anthony, Teacher/Writer of "Your Parent-Teacher Conference"
weekly column on LifeofDad.com*
"The way we assess student development and student work is a source
of frustration to thousands of student, parents and teachers across
America. With Assessment 3.0, Mark Barnes challenges us to rethink
the traditional A - F grading scale in favor of a more
results-oriented methodology of providing feedback to our students.
Whether you abandon your gradebook completely after reading this
book or merely turn a critical eye toward your practices as an
educator, this book is an important and vital lens on thinking
about teaching, learning and the role of assessment."
*Chris Lehmann, Founding Principal*
"Quality feedback trumps numbers in nearly every scenario. A
number or grade indicates the learning is complete. The use
of SE2R allows educators to get to the heart of
instruction...student learning. It provides a framework for a
continuous discussion that is about learning, not an assigned
number. Mark Barnes does a fantastic job of providing the
research on the divisive nature of our current grading policies and
offers an alternative that lends itself to student ownership of
learning. I highly recommend this book to educators at all
levels and in all content areas."
*Joe Sanfelippo, Co-Author of The Power of Branding: Telling Your
School’s Story*
"Mark Barnes is a leader and revolutionary voice in the movement to
rid our educational system of an outdated assessment model. In
Assessment 3.0, he delivers a persuasive pitch that current grading
practices are both poor reflections of learning and damaging to
students. Not only does he clearly define the problem, he offers a
powerful solution with his SE2R model and delivers a blueprint for
implementation that can transform classrooms and schools."
*Dave Burgess, Educator, Professional Development Speaker, and
Author of Teach Like a Pirate*
"Nothing destroys a student’s creativity and passion for learning
as fast or as completely as grades. Mark Barnes examines how that
happens In Assessment 3.0, but he does much more than
simply critique standard assessment tools, which have remained
virtually unchanged in America for over 100 years. The veteran
teacher guides readers through a fascinating investigation of how
throwing out grades, while embracing digitally-enhanced independent
learning, fosters a superior learning environment—one that also
does a far better job of developing real-world skills that prepare
students to excel in the world of tomorrow. This book has
completely transformed how I approach teaching, and I can’t
recommend it highly enough to anybody interested in the future not
just of education but also our nation."
*David Cutler, National Association of Independent Schools Teacher
of the Future*
"This book will convince any reluctant educator to rethink the
traditional grading system. If Mark′s vision can become a reality,
students will be prepared for a world that doesn’t reward A’s and
condemn F’s."
*Angela Maiers, Educator, Author, Speaker and Founder of
Choose2Matter*
"With a crisp, engaging style, Mark Barnes challenges us to
re-think the notion of assigning traditional grades. Full of
helpful examples and tips for success, Assessment 3.0 offers a
feedback model that is differentiated, student-focused, and
results-oriented."
*William Sterrett Educational Leadership Faculty Member and Program
Coordinator, Author of Insights into Action.*
"Current achievement-driven, testing and grading-focused school
cultures offer little insight into teaching and learning—often
fostering negative self-esteem and pressure on students. Through
logical argument, practical instructional moves, and a clear
passion for children and their learning needs, Mark Barnes pushes
our thinking and invites us to imagine a different path for
education. I look forward to sharing Assessment 3.0 with
colleagues. It promises to be a game-changer for schools."
*Donalyn Miller, Author of The Book Whisperer and Reading in the
Wild*
"Barnes is bold, insightful and right! It is time to not only
throw out your grade books, but all the misinformation in your
brains that supports the need for grades! None of us became
teachers so we could have color-coded grade books. We became
educators to make a difference in the minds of our students.
This book shows us how!"
*Russell J. Quaglia, President/Founder*
"Mark Barnes is a thoughtful, reflective, practicing educator and a
prolific writer. In this book he is able to make a solid case for
doing away with grades as we have come to understand them over the
centuries. Many educators struggle with grades and their effect on
true learning and Mark underscores the many reasons for this. He
puts in place a plan to eliminate grades and empower learning as a
result. His 21st Century approach to meaningful assessment is a
breath of fresh air to educators who are tired of hearing from
anyone, but educators, as to what assessment should be. In this
book Mark explains the history of assessment, describes why it is
not working, and provides a strategy to change from what we are
doing with assessment to what we as educators should be doing in
regard to meaningful assessment. This may be the jumpstart needed
to get a meaningful and long overdue dialogue started."
*Tom Whitby, co-author of The Relevant Educator*
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