arniebieberJun 1, 2018Learners at the Centre: Opt-in Gradeless Prototype at the International School of PragueA major challenge for many schools and a well researched obstacle to learning is grading. A number of years ago we at the International...
arniebieberApr 9, 2018Learning with Bonno!Bonno and me Can you remember back to when you were in middle school? I seemed to have blocked much of it out of my own memory banks! But...
arniebieberMay 28, 2015Guiding Light Lost – Grant WigginsGrant Wiggins I was saddened to learn that a great leading light in the world of progressive education had passed away, Grant Wiggins....
arniebieberSep 11, 2013The Grading GameAs the International School of Prague continues its journey from traditional assessment practices to a more meaningful approach to...
arniebieberApr 16, 2012Data, a double edged swordThe final section of the book called “Effective School Networks” contains a chapter with my contribution, entitled, “When is data useful...
arniebieberDec 12, 2011Assessment to Support LearningEducators have known for many years that the traditional assessment model of letter or percentage grades, is imperfect to say the least....
arniebieberSep 16, 2011From Traditional Grading To Standards Based Assessment“…we can but be astonished at the blind faith that has been felt in the reliability of the marking system. School administrators have...