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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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When students can outsource much of their schoolwork to generative AI, is the answer to make assignments harder to cheat on? Or is it to make learning more worth doing? In this episode, Sharona and Boz are joined by writer, educator, and Inside Highe... more

What happens when one of the world’s leading technology institutions concludes that responding to generative AI requires more than deciding when students should or shouldn’t be allowed to use it? In this episode, Sharona and Boz dig into a new report... more

What does alternative grading look like when your class has 300 students—and what happens when generative AI forces you to rethink a system that had been working? In this episode, Sharona and Boz are joined by Jordan Kostiuk, Associate Teaching Profe... more

What happens when a university responds to concerns about grades not by limiting A’s, but by making first-semester grades largely disappear? In this episode, Sharona and Boz examine the University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the A... more

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Jordan Kostiuk
Associate Teaching Professor, Department of Mathematics, Brown University
Brown University
Episode: 163 - Can Alternative Grading Work with 300 Students? An Interview with Jordan Kostiuk
Mariah Bergen
Instructor at Wartburg College (Warburg/Wartburg)
Wartburg College
Episode: 161 - MathFest 2026 Rountable: Challenges, Questions, and New Directions
Sarah Wright
Faculty at Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg State University
Episode: 161 - MathFest 2026 Rountable: Challenges, Questions, and New Directions
Dina Feldman
Professor at Roxbury Community College
Roxbury Community College
Episode: 161 - MathFest 2026 Rountable: Challenges, Questions, and New Directions
Corey Wilson
Instructor at Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City Community College
Episode: 161 - MathFest 2026 Rountable: Challenges, Questions, and New Directions
Shubhadeep Choudhury
University of Chicago (Unclear exact role here; presented as speaker)
University of Chicago
Episode: 161 - MathFest 2026 Rountable: Challenges, Questions, and New Directions
Dr. Susan Blum
Professor of Anthropology, University of Notre Dame
University of Notre Dame
Episode: 160 - Schoolishness, AI and the Future of Education: A conversation with Dr. Susan D. Blum.
Linda Nilsen
Founding director emerita, Office of Teaching Effectiveness and Innovation at Clemson University
Clemson University
Episode: 159 - The Birth of Specs Grading: A Conversation with Linda Nilson
Joe Packowski
Teaching faculty member within the communication professional and computer skills area at the Kelly School of Business, Indiana University; co-author of Specifications Grading 2.0
Indiana University, Kelly School of Business
Episode: 157 - The Next Chapter of Specifications Grading with Joe Packowski

Hosts

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.

Reviews

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
    United Statesa year ago
  • Parent loves pod

    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!!!).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BibliophileG
    United States3 years ago

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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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159 - The Birth of Specs Grading: A Conversation with Linda Nilson
Q: What impact has specs grading had on students and instructors, and how do you see its future?
Survey data from many courses showed higher-quality work and motivation under specs grading, along with dramatically reduced grading complaints and substantial time savings for instructors; Linda envisions wider adoption through administrator engagement and alignment with real-world competencies.
155 - Retakes at Scale: A Key Pillar of Alt Grading Meets Computer Based Testing Facilities with Craig Zilles
Q: How do retakes impact student learning and anxiety, and what are the logistics?
Retake opportunities serve as a learning lifeline, often reducing anxiety and driving metacognitive engagement; exams can be retaken asynchronously with automated grading and progressively revealing feedback.
155 - Retakes at Scale: A Key Pillar of Alt Grading Meets Computer Based Testing Facilities with Craig Zilles
Q: What is the core capability of Prairie Learn and how does it support instructors?
Prairie Learn is a flexible, open-source platform that allows creating, autograding, and generating questions and problem instances, including AI-assisted tooling to help instructors craft and refine assessments.
155 - Retakes at Scale: A Key Pillar of Alt Grading Meets Computer Based Testing Facilities with Craig Zilles
Q: How did you get involved in the world of alternative grading and assessments?
The guest describes being influenced by an Indiana University talk advocating second-chance testing, which led to implementing retakes in his own large classes and ultimately shaping the computer-based testing facility.
145 - The Wrap-Up Dilemma: Turning Evidence into a Final Grade with Dr. Tim Monk
Q: How did you get involved in the world of alternative grading?
Tim shares his journey from encountering mastery learning and two-sigma concepts through MIT OpenCourseWare, leading him to pursue mastery grading, specifications, and other alternative approaches as practical options for engineering courses.

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What is The Grading Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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