Many criticisms have been launched against grades in general because of their perceived failure to portray student achievement accurately. In many instances, these criticisms are just. But, if student grades are reflections of measurable instructional objectives, which are the basis of objective assessment, then they can accurately represent student achievement. This chapter will explain the fundamentals of grading systems and the procedures for computing and reporting grades.
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Type Book ChapterPub Date 11/1/2008Stock # PB229X_8