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Peer reviewedThomas, William C. – NASSP Bulletin, 1986
Argues that current grading practices in some schools lack consistency in several critical areas, including criteria for failure, absolute or relative standards, and motivation of slower students. Policies are suggested that will help educators develop fairer and more humane marking systems. (TE)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Achievement Rating, Elementary Secondary Education
Download full textNashashibi, Pauline – 2002
This document explores the United Kingdom's developing practice of recognizing adult students' achievement in ways that make flexible use of the learning outcomes methodology, provide a mix of accredited and non-credited work, and are sensitive to the ethos of adult learning. (That ethos is often characterized by adult students' desire for…
Descriptors: Achievement, Achievement Rating, Adult Education, Adult Educators
