Category: Grading
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Specifications Grading
An Alternate Grading Scheme for Online Graduate Courses In an online graduate classroom, one of the biggest challenges instructors face is creating a grading system that motivates students, sets clear expectations, and reduces grade disputes. Enter specifications grading, a structured yet flexible approach that prioritizes clear, standards-based assessment. Specifications grading…
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Labor-based Grading
Exploring Labor-Based Grading for Online Graduate Courses: A Path to Equity and Engagement For many graduate instructors, traditional grading practices can feel like a mismatch for adult learners in online programs. With diverse student backgrounds, responsibilities, and experiences, an approach that centers on effort and engagement, rather than purely on…
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Grading Schemes
Exploring Grading Schemes: Choosing the Right Fit for Your Classroom As educators, one of our most challenging tasks is choosing a grading scheme that accurately reflects student performance, encourages growth, and aligns with our course objectives. With so many options, it can be hard to decide which system will provide…
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