Unintended Effects of 'Equitable' Grading: Reforms aimed at levelling playing fields may lead instead to lowered expectations for student performance.
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| Title: | Unintended Effects of 'Equitable' Grading: Reforms aimed at levelling playing fields may lead instead to lowered expectations for student performance. |
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| Authors: | TYNER, ADAM B. atyner@fordhaminstitute.org |
| Source: | School Administrator. Dec2024, Vol. 81 Issue 11, p38-41. 4p. 2 Color Photographs. |
| Subject Terms: | *School districts, *Educational standards, *Grading of students, *Teachers, *Economics teachers, *Habit |
| Abstract: | The article discusses the unintended effects of grading reforms aimed at promoting equity in schools. These reforms include minimum grading requirements, no penalties for late work, altered grading scales, and limits on homework. Research suggests that some of these policies may lower academic standards and expectations for students, leading to grade inflation and decreased learning outcomes. While some educators have reported positive results from these reforms, others have faced pushback and have reversed some of the changes. The author advises against lowering academic standards, eliminating deadlines, being realistic about consequences, and not eliminating all teacher discretion when implementing grading reforms. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Database: | Education Research Complete |
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