Thoughts on how developing grading and reporting systems can promote student learning. Here are some suggested topics to address in your paper:

the importance of regularly checking and providing feedback on students’ learning progress

definition of product, process, and progress grading criteria

the appropriate balance between formative and summative assessments in grading
the shortcomings of percentage grades and grading “on the curve”

standards-based, pass/fail, mastery grading, and narratives in grading and reporting
grading and reporting for students with disabilities, English Language Learners, and students considered gifted or talented

how grades with comments are better than grades alone

the rationale for separating nonacademic factors from the academic grade

the fairness of offering students more than one chance

questionable practices of averaging to obtain a course grade, giving zeros for work missed or work turned in late, and taking credit away from students for infractions

other ways to communicate with parents in addition to the report card

strategies teachers can use to promote student learning