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ERIC Number: EJ079472
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1973
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An Analysis of the Pass-Fail Grading System as Compared to the Conventional Grading System in High School Chemistry
Gatta, Louis A.
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 10, 1, 3-12, 73
Study was conducted to compare effects of pass/fail and conventional five point grading systems on student achievement, teaching practices, teaching techniques and student attitudes. The sample consisted of eight sections of chemistry students. Analysis of data indicated lower achievement scores and poorer attitudes of students on pass/fail system. (PS)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Chemistry, Educational Research, Evaluation, Grading, Pass Fail Grading, Science Education, Secondary School Science, Student Attitudes
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