# This Is Not a Test: 10 Ways Instructors Measure Learning Beyond Grades

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Podcast: [The What And Who Of EDU](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-what-and-who-of-edu-7245179)
Published: 2025-09-24T13:08:00+00:00
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Is an "A" really the best indicator of learning? Or is it just proof that a student figured out the system? In this episode of The What and Who of EDU, we explore 10 creative, surprising, and inspiring ways educators are measuring learning beyond the gradebook. Because the real story of learning is bigger, messier, and far more meaningful. Brought to you by Macmillan Learning 🎓 Key Takeaways Judge the work, not the GPA Rethink the test Turn students into teachers Stack the game Measure the moment Track the trajectory Make it make sense Build the toolbox Listen for the learning Look for the long echo 📌 Featured Educators Dr. Christin Monroe is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Landmark College, where she has been teaching for five years. She teaches Principles of Chemistry, Intro to Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Biochemistry, with a focus on supporting neurodivergent learners. Dr. Daniel M. Look is the Charles A. Dana Professor of Mathematics at St. Lawrence University. He's spent over 25 years trying to convince students that math is useful and occasionally fun. He authored Math Cats: Scratching the Surface of Mathematics (Oct 2025), an illustrated exploration of mathematical ideas through the lens of cats. Dr. Star Sinclair is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Florida Gulf Coast University. For 18 years, she has taught general psychology, lifespan development, behavioral statistics, and research methods in psychology. She conducts research on metacognition, student success, and imposter phenomenon. Mary Gourley is a psychology instructor at Gaston College with over 16 years of teaching experience. She also teaches gender, human sexuality, and social psychology courses at New Mexico State University's Global Campus. Dr. Mike May is the lower division coo…

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