With growing class sizes and increasing pressure on teachers to ensure that students do well on state testing, many teachers have come to rely heavily on grades to validate learning. In this guide, Mark Barnes draws on his years of teaching to illustrate to other teachers how to use verbal and written feedback to inspire learning in students. He first analyzes why classical methods of teaching can leave students frustrated and ill-prepared for the world after school. He then outlines "Assessment 3.0" which draws students into the assessment process and redirects learning objectives. He explores the ups and downs of the Coppell Middle School East case study and offers additional tips on everything from talking to parents to effective feedback in the digital age. Annotation ©2015 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)