In this paper, we address concerns and provide some strategies for implementing alternative grading practices in secondary science classrooms.

Myth 1: “The real world isn’t like this.”
Myth 2: “Grading this way will decrease the rigor of my science classroom.”
Myth 3: “Grades should be a motivator in my classroom.”
Myth 4: “I can use my old ways of grading and just modify it a little bit.”
Myth 5: “It will take too much time.”
Myth 6: “SBG does not promote college and career readiness.”
Myth 7: “Parents and students will not understand the new grade book.”

Wilcox, J., & Townsley, M. (2022). Debunking myths of standards-based grading: Addressing the concerns and providing some strategies for implementing alternative grading practices. The Science Teacher, 90(1), 29-33.  [Available online via NSTA]