Heavy Grades? A Study on Weighted Grades.

Lockhart, Estes

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Publication Date: 1990

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Heavy Grades? A Study on Weighted Grades.

Lockhart, Estes

Journal of College Admissions, n126 p9-16 Win 1990

Examined practice of weighting grades to reflect class difficulty in literature in Maryland high schools, and particularly the Frederick County Maryland school system. Surveyed impact of reworked grades, teachers' attitudes, and parents' attitudes. Concluded weighting to be advantageous in college admission. (ABL)

Descriptors: Achievement Rating, College Admission, College Bound Students, Grades (Scholastic), Grading, High School Students, High Schools, Rating Scales, Report Cards, Scaling, Scoring, Student Evaluation, Surveys

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