Mastery-Based Learning

Mastery-Based Learning Resources

💻 Mastery-Based Learning and Grading in a Modern Classroom

💻 Assignments vs. Mastery Checks

📄 Mastery-Based Learning: What Does the Research Say?

📄 Mastery Check Template

📄 Elementary Mastery Check Template

📄 Mastery Check Rubric Examples 

Planning Resources

📄 Backward Planning Process for a Modern Classroom Learning Sequence

Grading

💻 One Teacher's Approach to Grading and Revision In a Mastery-Based Classroom

📰 Grading Policy Examples

📰 How to Set Up Mastery-Based Grading in Your Classroom

The Modern Classroom Project trusts educators to use their professional judgment to find age- and subject-appropriate ways to emphasize mastery within unique school and district grading policies.

Given that the Modern Classrooms Project works with educators in a variety of contexts around the globe, it is difficult for us to provide guidance on setting up a grade book, deciding what to grade, categorizing grades, or designing school-wide systems. We can help you connect with educators and show examples from both our classrooms and theirs. Our Facebook Discussion Group is an empowering space for teachers to pose questions and share examples of mastery-based grading. 

Parent Communication 

📄 Email Template for Student-Led Communication with Parents

Mastery-Based Learning Podcasts, Webinars, and Videos

🎙️MCP Podcast Episode 23: Manageable Grading in a Modern Classroom

🎙️MCP Podcast Episode 61: Backwards Planning

🎙️MCP Podcast Episode 124: Grading for Equity

🎙️MCP Podcast Episode 133: Providing Effective Feedback

🎙️MCP Podcast Episode 136: Formative

🎙️MCP Podcast Episode 155: Grading Beliefs and Mindsets

🎙️MCP Podcast Episode 156: Progress vs. Grades

🎙️MCP Podcast Episode 158: Automated Grading vs. Teacher Grading

🎙️MCP Podcast Episode 174: Planning for Multiple Preps

🎙️MCP Podcast Episode 189: Mastery-Based Teaching and Learning

🎥 Start-to-Finish Walkthrough: Creating Mastery Checks

🎥 Webinar: Mastery-Based Learning and Grading in a Modern Classroom

🎥 Webinar: Manageable Mastery-Based Grading