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Showing 1 to 11 of 11 for “"Grading Policies"”.
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Policy and Practice Concerning Essay-Grading Criteria in Developmental English and College-Level English Programs in Tennessee Community Colleges.
… this study investigated the differences in essay-grading criteria and essay-grading policy among full-time faculty members who teach English composition in Tennessee's community colleges.</p> <p>This study revealed beliefs about the importance of essay-grading criteria and beliefs about written …
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Grading practices and mindset development: the growth of both
This study examined the impact grading policies have on students’ mindsets in urban Midwestern middle schools. The components of this quasi-experimental, causal comparative survey research relied on the grading policies in place at the school level and the students’ reporting of their mindset. Data …
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Essays on the Economics of Higher Education
… of society and has shaped countless education policies, students are only one interested party in the higher education landscape. In the jargon of economists, students represent only the `demand side’ of higher education---customers who are choosing options from a set of available alternatives. …
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Motivation and Attitudes Towards Performance Appraisal: An NPI Approach
… attitudinal and behavioral responses to grading policies of various courses. The results supported the proposition of the theory that the utility of the act influences behavior. The act to product contingency and the product to evaluation contingency emerged as important factors in …
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Perceptions Of The Effects Of Homework On Student Achievement At A Suburban Middle School: A Program Evaluation
… the conclusion revealed a need for homework policies that would support student learning without punishing students’ grades. Students shared that they have busy lives and much of the homework is challenging for them to complete on their own. Teachers shared feelings of how subjective homework …
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Teachers’ Perceptions Of The Purpose Of Traditional Grading And The Influence Of Established School Or District Grading Cultures, Guidelines, And Policies In Connecticut Public Middle Schools
… their perceptions of the purpose of traditional grading and the influence of school or district grading cultures, guidelines, and policies. The research explored the problem of standards-based grading reform due to teachers’ grading perceptions. The literature reviewed includes the challenges of …
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Grade Inflation: An Analysis of Teacher Perception, Grade Point Average, and Test Scores in one Southeastern Georgia High School
… examined teacher responses to statements about grading standards, standardized test scores, and grade inflation. The researcher also conducted individual interviews with teachers to ascertain their perceptions of grade inflation and the possible causes of its existence. The conclusion of the …
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Grading and Reporting Purposes and Practices in Catholic Secondary Schools and Grades' Efficacy in Accurately Communicating Student Learning
… school are as controversial as the practice of grading, for grades affect students' educational opportunities. The purpose of this study was to identify the practices Catholic high-school teachers employed in determining students' grades. The study investigated the extent to which academic …
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THE IMPACT OF THE USE OF PROFICIENCY-BASED RUBRICS ON STUDENT GRADING
… ability to provide consistency in student grading, and communication to parents regarding the child’s academic achievement in kindergarten, first and second grade in one Local Education Agency (LEA) in eastern North Carolina. Based on literature review, proficiency-based rubrics are an …
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Improving Depth of Student Understanding of Physics Content Using Standards Based Grading
Much of the research in education shows that grading and reporting are foundational elements in every educational system, but the key to keeping the system healthy is making the grades meaningful. Through this process, this study established multiple qualities necessary for effective grading …
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A Phenomenological Study on The Lived Experience of First and Second Year Teachers in Standards-Based Grading Districts
… There is an existing cycle of questionable grading practices at the K-12 level. As a result, districts continue to search for innovative methods of evaluating and reporting student progress. One result of this effort has been the adoption of a standards-based grading approach. Research …