<p>Teachers, parents, students, administrators, and community members all agree that we need better grading and reporting systems. Often, these systems are inadequate because they are part of a tradition that can go unexamined and unquestioned for years. Here is the first serious look at the issue, written to provide all those involved - especially teachers - with a coherent and thoughtful framework. </p> <p>Guskey and Bailey offer four pillars of successful grading and reporting systems:</p> <ul> <li>Communication is the primary goal of grading and reporting</li> <li>Grading and reporting are integral parts of the instructional process</li> <li>Good reporting is based on good evidence</li> <li>Creating change in grading and reporting requires creating a multi-faceted reporting system</li></ul> <p>Written to help readers develop a deeper and more reflective understanding of the various aspects of the subject, Thomas Guskey and Jane Bailey's work brings organization and clarity to a murky and disagreement-filled topic.</p> <p>Here is a practical and essential guide for teachers, administrators or anyone concerned with understanding and implementing best practices in grading and reporting systems.</p>