The Problem with Traditional Grading Systems: When behavioral factors influence academic grades, biases creep in. A multiple grades system offers a fairer--and more accurate--approach.

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Title:	The Problem with Traditional Grading Systems: When behavioral factors influence academic grades, biases creep in. A multiple grades system offers a fairer--and more accurate--approach.
Authors:	Link, Laura J.¹, Leeson, Maureen P.², Anthes, Joseph R.
Source:	Educational Leadership. May2025, Vol. 82 Issue 8, p29-33. 5p.
Subject Terms:	Grading of students, Teaching, Education, Students, Leadership
Abstract:	The article examines how traditional grading systems often conflate academic performance with behavioral expectations, leading to inequitable outcomes for students, particularly those from marginalized backgrounds. Topics include the influence of implicit bias in grading, the benefits of separating academic and behavioral assessments, and strategies for implementing more equitable grading practices.
Database:	Education Research Complete

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Abstract:	The article examines how traditional grading systems often conflate academic performance with behavioral expectations, leading to inequitable outcomes for students, particularly those from marginalized backgrounds. Topics include the influence of implicit bias in grading, the benefits of separating academic and behavioral assessments, and strategies for implementing more equitable grading practices.
ISSN:	00131784