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ERIC Number: EJ333027
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1986
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Grading--Why Are School Policies Necessary? What Are the Issues?
Thomas, William C.
NASSP Bulletin, v70 n487 p23-26 Feb 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, Failure, Grades (Scholastic), Grading, Homogeneous Grouping, Report Cards, School Policy, Student Evaluation, Student Motivation
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Audience: Administrators; Practitioners
Language: English
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