The Grading Podcast

Sharona Krinsky and Robert Bosley

Alternative Grading

Standards-Based Grading

Grading Reform

Education

Higher Education

Artificial Intelligence

Student Engagement

Assessment Practices

K-12 Education

Grading Conference

Equity In Education

Grading Practices

STEM Education

Traditional Grading

Mathematics Education

Alternative Grading Practices

Grade Inflation

Collaborative Grading

Equitable Grading

Assessment

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	158	Founded	3 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	How ToCoursesEducation

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157 - The Next Chapter of Specifications Grading with Joe Packowski

Specifications grading has become one of the most influential approaches in the alternative grading movement, but how has the model evolved since Linda Nilson first introduced it more than a decade ago? In this episode, Sharona and Boz sit down with ... more

14 Jul 2026 • 56 min • Most popular

156 - Reflections from the 2026 Grading Conference with Katie Mattaini and Drew Lewis

The 2026 Grading Conference brought together hundreds of educators from across disciplines to share research, classroom innovations, and practical strategies for rethinking assessment. In this episode, Sharona and Boz are joined by conference organiz... more

7 Jul 2026 • 53 min

155 - Retakes at Scale: A Key Pillar of Alt Grading Meets Computer Based Testing Facilities with Craig Zilles

One of the biggest objections to alternative grading is also one of the most practical: How can this possibly work in large classes? In this episode, Sharona and Boz welcome computer science professor Craig Zilles to explore what happens when technol... more

30 Jun 2026 • 58 min

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

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Recent Guests

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

Katie Mattaini

Conference organizer and contributor

Grading Conference Organizing Team

Episode: 156 - Reflections from the 2026 Grading Conference with Katie Mattaini and Drew Lewis

Craig Zilles

Professor of Computer Science at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Episode: 155 - Retakes at Scale: A Key Pillar of Alt Grading Meets Computer Based Testing Facilities with Craig Zilles

Peter Liljedahl

Former math teacher and current professor of mathematics education, known for Building Thinking Classrooms

Simon Fraser University (via Building Thinking Classrooms work mentioned in discussion)

Episode: 154 - Building Thinking Classrooms Meets Alternative Grading - an Interview with Peter Liljedahl

David Clark

Associate Professor of Mathematics, Grand Valley State University; board member, Center for Grading Reform; author of Grading for Growth

Grand Valley State University; Center for Grading Reform

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

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

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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.

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
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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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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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Apple Podcasts	#227	United States/Education/How To
Apple Podcasts	#63	Canada/Education/How To
Apple Podcasts	#230	South Africa/Education/How To

Talking Points

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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.

110 - Developing Your Assessments Through the Lens of Competencies, with Camp from NEIA

Q: How do students get grades if the system is competency-based?

They receive course grades like a traditional transcript, but the way those grades are computed is by aggregating competency-based evidence from assessments, with each competency weighted and recorded, and a single-panel rubric guiding feedback and scoring.

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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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