Off the Mark

In Off the Mark, Jack Schneider and Ethan Hutt explore the limitations and unintended consequences of traditional assessment methods in American education, highlighting how grades and test scores often distort student and teacher behavior. The book discusses the history of these assessment practices and proposes practical reforms, such as using multiple measures and making records more flexible. Ultimately, it offers a vision for transforming assessments to better support student learning, communication, and a cohesive educational system.