Using a computer gradebook can minimize time spent calculating grades. Nine software programs for grading are reviewed. (MNS)

Describes the grading system and examination practices of the British polytechnic schools. Explains the role of the external examiner and the board of examiners. Compares the benefits and drawbacks of this system with grading practices common in United States higher education. (JDH)

An analysis of interviews with 41 teachers and 15 students indicated that teachers use different criteria for assigning grades to disabled students, effort and attendance are heavily weighed, and some teachers make systematic efforts to establish performance standards for exceptional students. The students were aware that good behavior and effort…

Suggests that teachers of technical writing courses should make use of the Behavioral Grading System. (RB)

Discusses the advantages of using the Behavioral Grading System developed by Caryl Freeman and Richard Hatch for use in business writing courses. (RB)

The topic of grade inflation, the awarding of too many "A's" and "B's", is frequently mentioned in the literature on higher education. Many educational philosophies have suggested ways to evaluate students fairly. Some professors have used the bell-shaped curve as a model, giving grades according to the normal distribution curve regardless of the…

This paper describes various methods of calculating final grades for mathematics courses. Specifically, a comparison between dropping the lowest test score from the semester and allowing a retake of one test for an improved grade is made. It is concluded that a retake test policy is preferable to a dropped test policy because students must work to…

As the automated scoring of constructed responses reaches operational status, monitoring the scoring process becomes a primary concern, particularly if automated scoring is intended to operate completely unassisted by humans. Using actual candidate selections from the Architectural Registration Examination (n=326), this study uses Kohonen…

Students should be continuously evaluated on straight copy timings, technique, and work attitudes and habits in typing. (AG)

Suggests alternatives for making grades more meaningful. (SP)

A survey of registrars shows little uniformity in rules governing schedule changes and grading. (Editor)

Discusses the sociology of examinations, their interaction with teachers, with aims and philosophy of teaching programs, and with students. Emphasizes the need to (1) construct valid tests, (2) test for understanding instead of memory, and (3) use meaningful grading procedures. (LC)