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...
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....
arniebieberJun 19, 2014Why we come to school everyday? a student perspectiveDuring a recent grade 8 graduation ceremony at the International School of Prague, I was struck by a speech given by one of our grade 8...
arniebieberNov 22, 2013What science knows and what school doesMotivation research has not only analyzed the behavior of adults, but of school age and university students as well, with identical...
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...