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Investigating Student Perceptions of Equitable Grading Practices
Grading is one of the key components of modern pedagogy. Grades are primarily meant to be a method of communication, which is initiated by the owners of the pedagogy (instructors, school, etc.) and are received by various parties such as students: as feedback on their learning outcomes, parents, …
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Secondary School-Based Leaders' Preferred Grading Practices and the Impact of their Preferred Grading Practices on their Respective Schools
The practice of grading students based on classroom performance has existed for centuries. Grading practices can look different depending on the division, school, or department. This study looked at lived experiences of school-based leaders around their preferred grading systems, how their …
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Understanding Teacher Perceptions of Equity-Based Grading Practices
… equitable learning experiences for all students, grading remains relatively unchanged. In response, some school districts are now implementing equity-based grading protocols. Since teachers play a key role in implementing those protocols, understanding their beliefs is essential to successfully …
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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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An Investigation of the Validity of Best Grading Practices
<p>The validity of assessments, including grading, is paramount to education considering the high stakes decisions and inferences that are made based on grades. This investigation examined the validity of grading practices for middle school teachers in a large, suburban school district in the …
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Non-punitive grading practices in the two-year college
The status of non-punitive grading practices and policies in the two-year college remained highly uncertain due to a lack of substantive research. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to answer the following research questions: (1) How many public and private two-year colleges are currently …
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Elementary Teachers' Grading Practices: Does the Reality Reflect the Rubric?
… districts develop rubrics to guide teacher grading practices, most research finds that in reality, grades represent a hodgepodge of factors that vary across teachers and across school systems. The current study investigates student factors that explain variance in elementary report card …
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The Influence of District Support During Implementation of High School Standards Based Grading Practices
… to facilitate a fundamental change in teacher grading practices are not known. This mixed methods case study explored a school district’s organizational development as standards-based grading (SBG) practices were partially mandated in high schools. The overarching goal of this study was to …
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Assessment and Grading Practices Among High School Band Teachers in the United States: A Descriptive Study
… and accountability has brought assessment and grading to the forefront in most academic disciplines. While assessment and grading appear to be important topics in music education professional journals, little is known about actual practice or local satisfaction with current practices. Findings …
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Investigating Assessment in Higher Education: Demystifying Marking and Grading to Reveal Expert Practices. A phenomenological analysis of marking and grading practices of novice and experienced health academics
This thesis is focused on exploring marking and grading in higher education. Using a phenomenological approach 26 interviews were undertaken with a heterogeneous sample of health academics at four universities. The sample included novice lecturers with two years or less experience in the academy to …
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Grading, a Survey of Current Beliefs
… asked to agree or disagree with 40 statements on grading practices and on the usefulness of grades. The results of teachers and administrators, of males and females, of beginning and experienced educators, of elementary and secondary educators, and of older and younger educators were compared for …
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A Survey to Determine the Basis for Junior High School Girls’ Physical Education Report Card Grades
… was the purpose of this study (1) to examine the grading practices of junior high school girls’ physical education teachers and to question selected ninth grade students and their parents concerning the grade or mark on the report card; and (2) to develop a system of report card marking for girls’ …
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Standards-Based Grading In A Middle School: A Change Leadership Plan
… middle school transition from a traditional grading and assessment system to a standards-based system. Using Wagner’s (2008) change leadership model, the plan includes an AS-IS assessment and a TO-BE vision to analyze the school’s context, culture, conditions, and competencies (Wagner’s 4 Cs) …
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Growth Mindset Development: Examining the Impact of a Standards-Based Grading Model on Middle School Students’ Mindset Characteristics
As the grading reform movement continues to challenge traditional grading practices, standards-based grading has emerged as a viable alternative model. However, many oppose the change as it requires a philosophical shift and overhaul of the grading system. Given the continuing debate and lack of …
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An Argument-Based Approach to the Validity of Interpretation and Use of Chinese High School Students' Grades across Educational Contexts
… an evaluative judgment. Theoretically guided by grading frameworks from McMillan (2003) and Kunnath (2017), I propose a validity framework for grade interpretation and use to guide the research design of this dissertation. Three interrelated studies on Chinese high school grades are designed to …
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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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Perceptions of a Standards-Based Grading System
<p>Standards-based grading initiatives have gained favor throughout the 2000s. This study aimed to complete a program evaluation following the transition from a traditional to a standards-based grading system, determining the perceptions of teachers, parents, and students. The context of this study …
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Reclamation of surface-mined forest land in the southern Appalachians
… was conducted to evaluate the effect of surface grading practices on erosion, herbaceous ground cover, and tree survival and growth. After five years, study results revealed that traditional grading practices caused excessive soil compaction that resulted in higher erosion and poorer tree growth …
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