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Thursday, November 19, 2026
12:00 p.m. - 01:00 p.m.
Add to Calendar 2026-11-19 12:00:00 2026-11-19 13:00:00 Faculty CTL Book Club Series Specifications Grading 2.0: Restoring Rigor, Motivating Students, Saving Faculty Time and Developing Career Competencies.By Linda B. Nilson and Joseph A. PackowskiAre you looking for a grading approach that enhances learning and motivation, promotes equity, reduces stress and meaningfully captures what students have learned? Specifications grading might be the answer.In Specifications Grading 2.0, Linda Nilson and Joseph Packowski present a research-informed framework that can be adapted across disciplines, with dedicated chapters on STEM, Health Sciences, Business, the Humanities and the Social Sciences. Whether you're currently using specs grading or exploring alternatives to traditional grading practices, we invite you to join the conversation as we examine the possibilities of this innovative approach.Meeting Dates:Sept. 23, 12:30–1:30 p.m. or Sept. 24, Noon–1 p.m.Oct. 7, 12:30–1:30 p.m. or Oct. 8, Noon–1 p.m.Oct. 21, 12:30–1:30 p.m. or Oct. 22, Noon–1 p.m.Nov. 4, 12:30–1:30 p.m. or Nov. 5, Noon–1 p.m.Nov. 18, 112:30–1:30 p.m. or Nov. 19, Noon–1 p.m.Dec. 2, 12:30–1:30 p.m. or Dec. 3, Noon–1 p.m. Center for Teaching and Learning Center for Teaching and Learning America/Los_Angeles public

Specifications Grading 2.0: Restoring Rigor, Motivating Students, Saving Faculty Time and Developing Career Competencies.

By Linda B. Nilson and Joseph A. Packowski

Are you looking for a grading approach that enhances learning and motivation, promotes equity, reduces stress and meaningfully captures what students have learned? Specifications grading might be the answer.

In Specifications Grading 2.0, Linda Nilson and Joseph Packowski present a research-informed framework that can be adapted across disciplines, with dedicated chapters on STEM, Health Sciences, Business, the Humanities and the Social Sciences. Whether you're currently using specs grading or exploring alternatives to traditional grading practices, we invite you to join the conversation as we examine the possibilities of this innovative approach.

Meeting Dates:

  • Sept. 23, 12:30–1:30 p.m. or Sept. 24, Noon–1 p.m.
  • Oct. 7, 12:30–1:30 p.m. or Oct. 8, Noon–1 p.m.
  • Oct. 21, 12:30–1:30 p.m. or Oct. 22, Noon–1 p.m.
  • Nov. 4, 12:30–1:30 p.m. or Nov. 5, Noon–1 p.m.
  • Nov. 18, 112:30–1:30 p.m. or Nov. 19, Noon–1 p.m.
  • Dec. 2, 12:30–1:30 p.m. or Dec. 3, Noon–1 p.m.
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