Episode

241. Simplified Grading Strategy: Major vs. Minor Grades

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Secondary Science Simplified™
Published
Jun 29, 2026
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1797
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Summary

A complicated gradebook can quickly create more work, more confusion, and more stress than it needs to. In this episode, I'm sharing the grading system I used for years to simplify grading, accurately reflect student learning, and make communication with students and parents much clearer. I'll walk you through how I organized and weighted my gradebook, managed grades efficiently, and handled student accountability without creating extra work. I also tackle a listener question about teaching i...