Controversial Topics in Education

The list below contains some contemporary issues in education like grading, assessment, discipline, and motivation. and more.

Should homework be graded?
What is the role of rewards in education?
What is the advantage of median grading over averaging?
Should students be graded on effort?
Should students be graded on participation?
How can teachers empower students?
What is the role of grades in motivating students?
Formative and Summative Assessment
Why should principals examine teacher assessments?
How can teachers differentiate instruction?
Rewards and Motivation
Grading Homework
Homework as a Teaching Tool
Traps with Rewards and Motivation
Sugar and Hyperactivity
Is a "Zero" a Valid Grade?
Punishment Does not Motivate Students

Homework and Student Learning

Tips on Assessment

Avoid Giving too much Homework
Teacher Evaluations
Teacher Evaluations and Student Achievement
Common Core State Standards
We're not Teaching Social Studies well Enough
The Newtown Shooting Tragedy
When Students Cheat