Investigates the reasons for students' failure in an introductory volumetric analysis course by analyzing test papers and judging them against a hypothetical ideal method of grading laboratory techniques. (GA)

In response to requests for standardization on testing and grading, a pilot program for the administration and evaluation of objective examinations was instituted. Outlined are objectives, initial test item collection, procedural flow for examinations, faculty responsibilities, support staff responsibilities, and project coordinator services. (LBH)

Presents experts' answers to 54 questions on a variety of teaching issues, such as teaching about religious holidays, giving candy as a reward, violating children's confidences, managing classroom routines, assigning homework, grading and using teacher aides. (JMB)

Data from this study suggest that evaluations of long-term accumulations of students' laboratory analyses should be standard procedure to detect deviations from the accepted true assays. Efforts are recommended to determine the cause of the error and the implications or grading procedures reconsidered. (Author/MA)

When traditional grading seems inadequate, a weighted grading system may be more suitable. But a school district interested in trying a weighted system must devise a program reflecting its own needs. Two categories of weighted systems, designated here the multiplicative system and the additive system, are considered. (Author/RK)

Against the legal background of Wood v. Strickland and Goss v. Lopez, the justification of the practice of reducing student grades as part of a disciplinary penalty is reviewed. A survey of chief state school officers was conducted to gain information on practice and attitudes in the area. (IRT)

Two experienced intern supervisors discuss aspects of the management of undergraduate psychology intern programs. Included are concerns about credit and grades, selection procedures, faculty supervisors, and liability and malpractice insurance problems. (Author/AV)

Offers recommendations for an equitable grading system, including the use of daily quizes and analysis of the results of all tests. (IRT)

Describes a technique in which students grade their own tests. (SL)

The use of multiple-choice homework coupled with computer grading provides a practical way of incorporating problem solving where more traditional techniques are impractical. (SL)

Describes and recommends to typing teachers the Time and Speed Scoring (TASS) method for testing typewriting production and figuring production rates. This method measures speed and quality as two separate items, because proficiency in production typewriting should reflect the student's skill in typing both accurately and quickly. (MF)

Presents results obtained in a general physics course when students were allowed two-trials for completing each examination with only the better of the two grades counting towards final grade. (SL)

Describes one of the more successful means of enhancing the grading procedure, i.e, the Personalized Achievement Reporting program, which specifies learning activities, experiences, achievements, and degree of student progress through written statements rather than artificial or contrived symbols of learning. (Author/RK)

Suggests where the traditional marking and grading procedures used in freshman composition classes fall short and offers specific means for improving these procedures and the quality of the teaching and learning. (MB)

Study of parents' and teachers' attitudes toward children's reading ability showed that actual reading performance is more important than letter grades and standardized test scores. (JM)