This book is intended as a practical guide for the preservice and in-service education of teachers. The first chapter describes current practices in marking and reporting student progress. This is followed by guidelines for improving marking and reporting systems (Chapter 2), methods of assigning norm-referenced letter grades (Chapter 3), the use of criterion-referenced marking and reporting practices (Chapter 4), and procedures for effective parent-teacher conferences (Chapter 5). The appendix includes a checklist for evaluating a marking and reporting system, a sample parent-teacher conference guide, and a list of references. (Author)