Describes a computer program called GRADER that aids the instructor of large or multi sections in recording student test scores, combining them with lab grades or other ratings and weighing each appropriately. (MLH)

A method of grading essay examinations that measures the credibility, quality, and volume of a student's answers is explained. Responses are marked either correct or incorrect and assigned a point value, using the system which is described. (Author/RAO)

Traditional grading practices are a source of anxiety and ambivalence for teachers from the elementary grades through college. The ambivalence stems from a conflict between the assumptions of traditional practice and modern educational purpose; however, criterion referenced evaluation has its own dangers. (Author/JC)

Demonstrates how to develop an examination on which each student contracts for his or her grade on each question. (DD)

A study compared different approaches for teaching proofreading to high school students. The 205 participants were from 12 classrooms in 9 high schools in Kentucky. Results revealed that students who receive proofreading instruction and are given a proofreading grade perform significantly better than those who do not receive a separate grade. (JOW)

Documents the process by which grades are assigned in a centrally-controlled, multiple-section course. Results of participant observation indicate that grades are determined by organizational processes instead of abilities or performance of either students or instructors. Concludes that knowledge of the rating process is essential to understanding…

This article provides two short microcomputer gradebook programs. The programs, written in BASIC for the IBM-PC and Apple II, provide statistical information about class performance and calculate grades either on a normal distribution or based on teacher-defined break points. (JDH)

A versatile point system for grade assignments that allows students to choose the type of performance to be evaluated is described. Features and advantages of using the grading system in both graduate and undergraduate courses are noted. (JN)

Explores internal and external measures of excellence, noting that while excellence is easy enough to recognize, a true and reliable measure of excellence is difficult to come by. (HTH)

Discusses the pros and cons of different methods of hand scoring exams. Proposes a new technique, a combination of perforated responses and gray contrasting stencil background. (FL)

Because grading practices relating to mainstreamed handicapped pupils have received little attention, the paper investigates the pertinent issues and gives examples. Emphasized is the need to avoid confusion caused by arbitrary grading systems, and clearly identify graders, consumers, and messages intended by the grades. Choosing satisfactory…

Demonstrates that a current method of assigning letter grades is limited by choice of the high raw score as the parameter used to typify the raw score distribution. Provides an alternative procedure involving standard scores, transformed standard scores, and grade or ability-adjusted grade distribution models. (JN)