The Benefits of Standards-Based Grading: A Critical Evaluation of Modern Grading Practices
This paper explores the methodology and application of an assessment philosophy known as standards-based grading, via a critical comparison of standards-based grading to other assessment philosophies commonly employed at the elementary, secondary, and post-secondary levels of education. Evidenced by...
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Arizona State University
2014-05-01
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| description | This paper explores the methodology and application of an assessment philosophy known as standards-based grading, via a critical comparison of standards-based grading to other assessment philosophies commonly employed at the elementary, secondary, and post-secondary levels of education. Evidenced by examples of increased student engagement and more thorough comprehension of course materials, standards-based grading is illustrated as an effective replacement for conventional points-based grading. The analysis also identifies and responds to common issues and concerns inherent in the application of standards-based grading, and includes a review of relevant literature and research in support of standards-based grading as a progressive and successful alternative to more conventional assessment philosophies. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-97204ab9cba6467e8889868275c0b45c2022-12-21T19:33:01ZengArizona State UniversityCurrent Issues in Education1099-839X2014-05-01172The Benefits of Standards-Based Grading: A Critical Evaluation of Modern Grading PracticesDanielle L. Iamarino0Northern Arizona UniversityThis paper explores the methodology and application of an assessment philosophy known as standards-based grading, via a critical comparison of standards-based grading to other assessment philosophies commonly employed at the elementary, secondary, and post-secondary levels of education. Evidenced by examples of increased student engagement and more thorough comprehension of course materials, standards-based grading is illustrated as an effective replacement for conventional points-based grading. The analysis also identifies and responds to common issues and concerns inherent in the application of standards-based grading, and includes a review of relevant literature and research in support of standards-based grading as a progressive and successful alternative to more conventional assessment philosophies.https://cie.asu.edu/ojs/index.php/cieatasu/article/view/1234standards-based gradingformative assessmentpoints-based gradingsummative assessment |
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