Effects of Contract Grading on Student Evaluations of Teachers

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Title: Effects of Contract Grading on Student Evaluations of Teachers
Authors: Burton, Gene E.
Source: Educational Horizons. Spr 77 55(3):128-133.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 6
Publication Date: 1977
Descriptors: Course Evaluation, Educational Improvement, Grading, Higher Education, Performance Contracts, Student Attitudes, Student Motivation, Teacher Effectiveness, Teacher Evaluation
Abstract: "The findings of this study show that the contract grading device...significantly lowering the student evaluations of the professor /and/ causing students to respond in a negative fashion to every item on the faculty evaluation instrument." (Authors)
Journal Code: CIJDEC1977
Entry Date: 1977
Accession Number: EJ161704
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:"The findings of this study show that the contract grading device...significantly lowering the student evaluations of the professor /and/ causing students to respond in a negative fashion to every item on the faculty evaluation instrument." (Authors)