Equitable Grading Unlocked: Practical Strategies from the Classroom
Equitable Grading Unlocked is a practical guide by Howard Yank and Maika Yeigh for educators reconsidering traditional grading. It describes classroom strategies for feedback, transparent rubrics, retakes, late work, gradebooks, and schoolwide grading consistency.
At a glance
- Pairs a research-backed rationale with educator protocols and classroom scenarios, according to the listing.
- Covers separating practice from grading, actionable feedback, rubrics, progress tracking, retakes, redos, late work, and gradebook design.
- Addresses both individual classroom changes and consistency across a school.
Reference price: $33.95
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Focuses on implementation, with practical options and scenarios rather than only making the case for grading reform.
- Addresses common grading decisions such as late work, retakes, and how to represent student learning in a gradebook.
- The stated 175-page length offers a defined scope for educators seeking a focused guide.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | ASCD |
|---|---|
| Publication date | January 9, 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 175 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1416634053 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1416634058 |
| Weight listed | 10.4 ounces |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 7.12 x 0.41 x 9.96 inches |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Teachers starting to rethink traditional grading who want classroom-level strategies.
- Educators already changing grading practices and looking for protocols around rubrics, feedback, retakes, and late work.
- School teams considering more consistent equitable grading practices.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a student textbook or a guide unrelated to grading and assessment.
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Frequently asked questions
What topics does Equitable Grading Unlocked cover?
The listing describes guidance on separating practice from grading, useful feedback, transparent rubrics, tracking progress, retakes and redos, late work, gradebooks, and schoolwide consistency.
Is this book intended for beginners or educators already changing grading?
The listing says it is intended for both educators beginning to question traditional grading and those already implementing reforms.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 175 pages.
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