Proposes that there be more direct carryover of what has been learned about measurement in research to measurement in teaching (specifically, grading). Major sources of error in the measurement process are identified, and seven tested social science research strategies are presented. Suggests that to the extent measurement is varied and repeated,…

The key to clarity and accountability is to structure the schools so that their goal is clearly the purpose for which they are instituted. The concept of "adult competency" can clarify education's purposes. (Author/MLF)

Discusses the development and application of a model of cooperation-competition in an undergraduate college class as well as its theoretical framework and programmatic implications. (Author/RK)

The problem of determining grades on a common scale for two groups offering a common paper in an examination was examined. Three theoretical methods were offered and the results of applying them to some data provided by the East Midland Regional Examinations Board were compared. (Author/RK)

Describes a grading technique for a laboratory program, designed to apprise the student each week of his performance and relative standing with peers. (SLH)

Discusses uses of programmable pocket electronic calculators in the secondary level classroom. Uses discussed include: grading, laboratory, exercises, computing T-scores, and a quantitative approach to chemical equilibrium. (SL)

Offers information and suggestions for constructing and using essay questions for assessing inquiry learning. (Author/RK)

Discusses the pros and cons of grading and standardized tests as well as intuitive evaluations. (MS)

A six-year-old with severe conduct disorders and learning delays increased task accuracy and on-task performance and decreased his disruptions after a reinforcement contingency was instituted. Eventually the child assumed responsibility for grading all tasks independently, maintaining high task accuracy. (CL)

Survey responses revealed that nonhandicapped students (N=26) more frequently felt that report card grades reflect amount learned and effort expended than did handicapped students (N=24). Interviews with special education students (N=10) and nonhandicapped peers (N=10) indicated acceptance of differentiated requirements for passing grades based on…

Without training in objective, systematic methods of assessing student performance, teachers often must rely on poor quality evaluation measures. This article discusses assessment problems and promotes a new Northwest Regional Education Laboratory (Oregon) development: providing classroom assessment specialists to assist teachers with student…

Using simulated student data, this study investigated the grading decisions and future performance expectations of faculty members from allied health programs in Texas. Results indicated that student grade-performance patterns were differentially related to assigned grades and future expectations. (Author/CH)

Explores the nature of court litigation concerning academic accountability and malpractice. Discusses the implications of such litigation for writing instructors, and presents questions writing teachers should ask themselves in preparation for possible law suits. (HTH)

Shows the business education teacher ways to teach students transcription skills. Includes classroom organization, copy distribution (work in progress, for teacher's signature, to be filed), grading (production plan, percentage plan), interruptions (idle chatter, additional dictation, directions), filing the carbons, and businesslike atmosphere.…

Presents a form for grading students in television production classes that is similar to an on-the-job-performance appraisal form. (PD)