Complete Guide to Student Grading, A

by Thomas M. Haladyna

B> How do we grade our students? As simple as this question seems, there is much more to grading than simply writing a letter or number on a class roster or entering it in a report card. This book gives you a complete answer to this question. It will help you better understand why you grade, the importance of grades, how to effectively communicate with your students about grading, and how you will assign grades. When grading is done well, students know what to expect and can perform accordingly, thereby fulfilling your wish to see them succeed. Chapters Absolute Standards; Pass/Fail Methods; Mastery Grading; Self-Paced Learning and Evaluation; Blanket Grading;Hybrid Methods; and How to Design A Grading System. For any educator.

178 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1999