This module on evaluating and recording student progress is 1 in a series of 10 modules written for vocational education teacher education programs. It is designed to give a basic understanding of the principles and practices associated with assigning grades and translating these "marks" into meaningful outcomes. Introductory materials include the following: a listing of competencies/tasks to be covered, objective, overview of the module, listing of suggested resources, and content/instructional strategies, including prerequisite information. The module covers these topics: role of grades; traditional grading system; satisfactory-unsatisfactory or pass-fail grading systems; pitfalls of grading; advantages of a competency-based system of evaluation; assigning grades in a competency-based program; and converting student performance into grades. A summary and review concludes the module. Seven transparencies are appended. (YLB)