Every choice a human being or group of human beings makes comes with the inherent assumption that what is being chosen is better than what is being left behind. Our grading systems in education are no exception, and in some ways come under greater scrutiny than other choices because they come with apparently high stakes. … Myths of Standards-Based Grading, Part 1: The Student Perspective
Several of us at JumpRope have engaged in a years-long conversation about the missed opportunities we see as schools adopt and learn to use standards-based practices alongside their existing implementation of Schoolwide Positive Behavioral Supports and Interventions (SWPBIS) and Response to Intervention (RTI), which, in combination, are commonly referred to as Multitiered Systems of Support … MTSS Meets Standards-based Practice
Happy summer to our JumpRope community. We thought some of you might welcome a list of summer reading as you begin to step away from your classrooms, schools, and offices or as you find a bit of spare time in the coming months. I compiled the following lists by culling the sources cited from this … Recommended Summer Reading from JumpRope
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New to standards-based grading? This guide for teachers explains the why, the how, and the key steps to start strong in your classroom.
For 12 years, Governor Wentworth Regional School District has used JumpRope to support competency-based grading and clear family communication. Learn how teachers and administrators use JumpRope to easily share student progress with students and families.
Leaders High School uses JumpRope to make student-centered grading a reality, empowering learners and supporting standards-based teaching.
Massachusetts’ Salem Public Schools ― an urban district with 11 schools ― has been a JumpRope customer since 2024. After Salem High School had a great first year with JumpRope, the district decided to implement JumpRope in all grades K-12.
Since moving to standards-based learning (SBL) in our classroom last year, the biggest difference has been the shift in focus from teaching to learning.
