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Peer reviewedBarnes, Leslie R. – College and University, 1984
The American system of grading is criticized by a British educator as heavily goal- and test-oriented. Problems arising from use of grade contracts at a large state university for students studying in England are discussed, including student expectations and study habits, differing assessment methods and criteria, and exploitation of faculty. (MSE)
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Conflict Resolution, Contracts, Evaluation Methods
