In this workshop, Prof. Paul He will discuss his experience with implementing bi-weekly, low-stakes, checkpoint quizzes as an alternative grading practice in a large undergraduate introductory programming and proofs class at the University of Toronto. This class followed a mastery-based assessment approach, emphasizing clearly defined standards, frequent feedback, and reassessment without penalty. The findings from this class contribute to a growing body of research advocating for flexible assessment strategies in computer science education that enable every student to thrive.

All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Computer & Information Science department, and so may be most useful to students in related fields.

Counts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.