# 241. Simplified Grading Strategy: Major vs. Minor Grades

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Podcast: [Secondary Science Simplified™](https://stenobird.com/podcast/secondary-science-simplified-4520161)
Published: 2026-06-29T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode241
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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...

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