Grades- A discussion

Thinking about Grades

"There are no right or wrong systems, only systems which accomplish different objectives"


Do we know our objectives for students? Are our systems clear to students?




Link to Text- Some Pertinent Questions about Grading

Questions Explored through the text:
1. Should grades reflect absolute achievement level or
achievement relative to others in the same class?

2. Should grades reflect achievement only or nonacademic
components such as attitude, speed and diligence?

3. Should grades report status achieved or amount of
growth?

4. How can several grades on diverse skills combine to
give a single mark?