A scholar of grading explains how teachers can do a better job of reporting what grades represent, and what they are for.
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Different professors teach differently. If you’re a student with choices in a program, it makes sense to find out what you’re getting.
Grades don’t actually measure learning, and they can increase students’ stress and decrease their motivation. A college professor explains an alternative to grading students’ work.
The discourse and structure of online learning can exclude English language minority students. Techniques such as video chats, “safe houses” and content-focused grading can support their success.
Commonly used A to E grades in schools may not be serving all students well, or telling the whole story of progress. It’s time to review how we measure students’ learning - that doesn’t mean abandoning…
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CEO, Australian Council for Educational Research
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M.A. Candidate, Faculty of Education, Simon Fraser University
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Associate Professor of Education, Simon Fraser University
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Professor of English, University of Richmond
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Associate Professor of Geography, Kennesaw State University
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Adjunct Professor of Geography, Simon Fraser University
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Associate Professor of Teaching and Leadership, University of North Dakota
