The Grading Podcast

Sharona Krinsky and Robert Bosley

Alternative Grading

Grading Reform

Standards-Based Grading

Education

Higher Education

Artificial Intelligence

Student Engagement

Assessment Practices

K-12 Education

Grading Conference

Grading Practices

Equity In Education

STEM Education

Traditional Grading

Alternative Grading Practices

Mathematics Education

Grade Inflation

Equitable Grading

Assessment

Assessment Methods

Grading is an extremely important and largely unexamined piece of the classroom puzzle. In this weekly podcast, Sharona Krinsky and Robert Bosley, two long time classroom instructors from the K-12 and Higher Ed worlds, explore the nuts and bolts of grading student work. From looking at traditional grading practices to other types of grading such as alternative grading, equitable grading, ungrading... more

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	155	Founded	3 years ago
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154 - Building Thinking Classrooms Meets Alternative Grading - an Interview with Peter Liljedahl

In this episode, Sharona and Boz sit down with renowned mathematics education researcher Peter Liljedahl to explore the often-overlooked connection between classroom pedagogy and grading practices. Best known for his influential work on Building Thin... more

23 Jun 2026 • 55 min

153 - Making Course Design Visible: A Journey to Design a Math for Humans Course

In this behind-the-scenes episode, Sharona and Boz take listeners inside the early stages of designing a brand-new (to Sharona) course: a general education quantitative reasoning class she affectionately describes as “Math for Humans.” Using the conv... more

16 Jun 2026 • 54 min • Popular

152 - Alternative Grading, Reflection, and the Questions That Remain with David Clark

In this episode, Sharona and Boz welcome back David Clark to unpack his recent end-of-semester “3x3x3” reflection blog post for Grading for Growth. Using a structure of three surprises, three lessons learned, and three lingering questions, the conver... more

9 Jun 2026 • 53 min • Most popular

151 - Designing Impactful Courses Using Self-Determination Theory - with Dan Guberman

In this episode, Sharona and Boz welcome back Dan Guberman to discuss his new book, Designing Impactful College Courses: Applying Self-Determination Theory to Unleash the Potential of Autonomy-Supportive Learning Environments. The conversation explor... more

2 Jun 2026 • 54 min

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Dan Gooberman

Assistant Director for Student-Centered Pedagogy with the Center for Instructional Excellence at Purdue University

Purdue University

Episode: 151 - Designing Impactful Courses Using Self-Determination Theory - with Dan Guberman

Dan Guberman

Assistant Director for Student Centered Pedagogy, Center for Instructional Excellence, Purdue University

Purdue University

Episode: 150 - Finding Joy in Teaching Again with Kimberly Ellen Hall and Dan Guberman

Kimberly Ellen Hall

Senior lecturer in illustration, University of Gloucestershire

University of Gloucestershire

Episode: 150 - Finding Joy in Teaching Again with Kimberly Ellen Hall and Dan Guberman

Teresa Focarile

Director of Educational Development at Boise State's Center for Teaching and Learning

Boise State University

Episode: 149 - Building a Classroom About Learning: Alt Grading in an Introduction to Theater Arts class with Teresa Focarile

Deb Carney

Teaching Professor in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics at the Colorado School of Mines

Colorado School of Mines

Episode: 143 - Barrier or Breakthrough? Course Coordination and the Future of Grading with Deb Carney

Dr. Stephanie Valentine

Professor at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Ray School of Computer Science and Management

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Episode: 142 - Please Harvard! Don't get it wrong this time!! What's wrong with a cap on A's - a discussion with Dr. Stephanie Valentine

Mike Nicholson

Speaker and advocate for student power in education

Learning Inspired

Episode: 141 - The Ungrading Spectrum: From Compliance to Student Ownership

Adriana Streifer

Associate professor and associate director at the University of Virginia's Center for Teaching Excellence

University of Virginia

Episode: 140 - Beyond Labels: Specifications, Standards and Designing Better Grading - with Adriana Streifer

Lindsay Masland

Executive Director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning for Student Success at Appalachian State University; Professor of Psychology

Appalachian State University

Episode: 139 - Using Your Values to Design Your Grading with Dr. Lindsay Masland

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Robert Bosley

Host and co-host with extensive experience in grading reform across K-12 and higher education; affiliated with The Grading Podcast and educational organizations.

Sharona Krinsky

Co-host and educator with hands-on experience in grading reform, including ungrading and standards-based approaches; frequently involved with academic communities and teacher development.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings

This podcast should be content for all credential programs!
Sharona and Robert do an amazing job of breaking down the importance of true teaching and the value of understanding where students are truly at and where they can grow.
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Garden Girl 26
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As a parent, it’s so helpful to know all this stuff! I love knowing how to be a good partner in my kids education; I know how much teachers care (u don’t do this job unless u love it; my MIL is a teacher!). Hearing professionals talk about how grading ACTUALLY works vs how it SHOULD work is mind blowing. I hope this pod grows. (Please don’t grade my review; I love punctuation wayyyyy too much!!!).
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Content feels practical and research-informed, not just theoretical.

Hosts bring clear, actionable grading insights that teachers can try next day.

Guests provide diverse real-world experiences, from universities to K-12.

Appealing to parents and educators curious about how grading affects learning.

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Apple Podcasts	#229	United States/Education/How To
Apple Podcasts	#98	Canada/Education/How To
Apple Podcasts	#51	Switzerland/Education/How To
Apple Podcasts	#117	South Africa/Education/How To
Apple Podcasts	#208	Hong Kong/Education/How To

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124 - Extinguishing the Fires in Grading Reform (Replay)

Q: What led to the structure of telling the story, extinguishing the fire, and then preventing it?

The structure grew from the authors' collective experiences with many fires in PK-12 settings, which led them to compile a field guide that not only explains each fire and how to extinguish it but also proactively addresses prevention through a consistent framework.

128 - (Replay)Visionary Leadership: Culture Change through Asking Questions - A 10-Year Journey to Building-Wide Grading Reform

Q: What sparked the shift toward standards-based grading and a student-centered approach?

Doug explains that his drive came from wanting to reflect on student learning rather than penalize students with a punitive system, and that as an administrator he could create broader conversations about grading as part of a larger culture shift.

126 - AI-Aware Teaching, Mastery Quizzes, and the Future of Grading with Derek Bruff

Q: How has the pandemic influenced attitudes toward grading reform?

The pandemic surfaced long-standing flaws in assessment and learning support, accelerating interest in alternatives to traditional grading as faculty saw the need for more robust structures to sustain learning online and beyond.

126 - AI-Aware Teaching, Mastery Quizzes, and the Future of Grading with Derek Bruff

Q: What is the core idea behind AI-aware teaching and your forthcoming book?

The core idea is that all instructors should understand what AI can and cannot do, align course goals accordingly, and design assessment and learning environments that leverage or mitigate AI use to promote genuine understanding rather than shortcuts.

151 - Designing Impactful Courses Using Self-Determination Theory - with Dan Guberman

Q: How can instructors measure whether SDT-based practices are effective beyond looking at grades?

Instructors can use freely available SDT-based measures and surveys to assess students' perceptions of autonomy, competence, and relatedness, which indicate the learning environment's impact on motivation beyond grades.

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Two seasoned educators explore grading practices across K-12 and higher education, with a focus on alternative grading, ungrading, specifications, and equity. Episodes mix practical classroom tactics, research findings, and real-world implementation stories from guests at universities, centers for teaching excellence, and school districts. Notable throughlines include autonomy-supportive and student-centered assessment, leadership and scalability of grading reforms, and the tension between institutional requirements and meaningful learning. The show stands out for its hands-on approach, practical rubrics, and emphasis on how grading shapes motivation, equity, and classroom culture, making it useful for educators, administrators, and researc... more

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