Scott Benedict

Scott Benedict

The Least Painful Way to Grade Writing (Yes, It Actually Exists)

Make writing assessments easier for you and your students with templates, prompts, and CI-friendly shortcuts that save time, reduce stress, and still give meaningful proficiency data.

Why Your Rubrics Fail—and How to Fix Them in 15 Minutes Flat

Your rubrics aren’t broken—you’re just overworking them. Learn how to fix confusing, time-wasting rubrics in 15 minutes with CI-aligned tweaks that improve feedback, clarity, and grading sanity.

The Fastest Feedback Kids Actually Read (Yes, Even Those Kids)

Fast, simple feedback students actually read. Learn copy-paste strategies and sentence starters that save time, reduce burnout, and improve student understanding—without writing novels or grading all night.

The Only Three Assessments CI Teachers Need—Finally Simplified

Discover the only three assessments CI teachers actually need. Learn how to simplify grading, reduce stress, and align assessments with real language acquisition—without overthinking or overworking.

Turn Any CI Activity Into a Grade—Fast and No Overthinking

Learn how to convert CI activities into gradebook entries quickly and confidently—without overthinking. Practical, proficiency-based grading tips for CI teachers who want clarity, consistency, and less stress.

Stop Over-Grading This Week: What You Can Drop and Still Win

Stop over-grading without guilt. Learn what to drop this week, simplify feedback, protect CI classrooms, and save your sanity—without lowering standards or accuracy.