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Peer reviewedJohnsen, Susan – Gifted Child Today Magazine, 1995
This article examines the myths and realities surrounding grading for gifted students, drawing on educational research and anecdotal experience. It contends that current grading systems tend to lack psychometric validity and reliability, that schools should embrace national standards, and that higher order thinking skills should be emphasized in…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Grades (Scholastic), Grading
