Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Arguments for Plus/Minus Grading: A Case Study. |
| Authors: |
Bressette, Andrew |
| Source: |
Educational Research Quarterly. Mar2002, Vol. 25 Issue 3, p29. 13p. |
| Subjects: |
Pass-fail grading system, Grading of students, Higher education, Educational tests & measurements |
| Abstract: |
The issues of grading systems and policies continue to be a hotly debated topic in higher education. One central issue is whether faculty and students are better served by the adoption of a plus minus grading system. The present paper addresses the following four major reasons to use plus/minus grading: reduced grade inflation, better differentiation among students, increased student motivation, and enhanced image of grades and an undergraduate degree. Additionally, using grade data collected, the impact of plus minus qualifiers on student grade point averages (GPAs) was predicted in light of the major reasons. Ultimately, the faculty concluded that the adoption of plus minus grading would have a positive impact in each of these areas. It is expected that the summary and statistical analyses presented here will be of great benefit to anyone considering such a change. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
