Grading
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Transcript of Grading
Grading
Jesse AronoffNovember 26,
2013
Objectives
- Students will be able to better understand the purpose of grading.
- Students will know the differences of objective and subjective grading.
- Students will understandThe differences of norm and Criterion referenced grading
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Why do we grade?
Why do we grade?
I. SORTING- Students are placed into groups based on
the grades they get on tests, homework, etc.
- Evaluate which students are doing well and which ones need more attention
- Help guide parents and teachers communication on the needs of the student.
Why do we grade?
II. MOTIVATION
- Motivate students to work hard, so they can receive a good evaluation.
- Motivate students for future rewards.
Why do we grade?
III. FEEDBACK
- “learn more affectively tomorrow then they did today” (www.alfiekohn.org)
- Internalize information after testing/assignments.
Objectivity and subjectivity in grading
Objectivity and subjectivity in grading
I. OBJECTIVE GRADING- Have one right answer- Multiple choice, True or False,
Matching- Answer Key- Machines
Objectivity and subjectivity in grading
II. SUBJECTIVE GRADING- “we like it or we don’t”
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Objectivity and subjectivity in grading
II. Subjective grading cont.
- Allow our personal impression of what has been learned.
- Based on our knowledge and opinion
Objectivity and subjectivity in grading
Ups and Downs
- Rating criteria/ rubrics- Equality while grading
subjective work- Have justifications and explain
(www.carla.umn.edu)
Norm-referenced and criterion-referenced grading
Norm-referenced and criterion-referenced grading
I. NORM-REFERENCED GRADING
Students are evaluated in relation to each other( top 10% get an A, next 30% get B’s).
Norm-referenced and criterion-referenced grading
I. NORM-REFERENCED GRADING CONT.
Advantages: - Easy on the teacher- Groups students to see which ones can move on to
higher levels in given subjectsDisadvantages:- Grades based on relation not personal achievement. - Pins students against each other and discourages
collaboration.
Norm-referenced and criterion-referenced grading
II. CRITERION-REFERENCED GRADING
- measures students test scores based on pre-determined performance levels (95%-100% is an A, and 85%-89% is a B+)
Norm-referenced and criterion-referenced grading
II. CRITERION-REFERENCED CONT.Advantages: - Students grades aren’t based on each others
performances- Encourages collaboration between students
Disadvantages:- Teachers need experience to determine what’s a fair
scale.- They can become more like Norm-referenced grading.
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Checking for understanding
O Name two reasons given for ‘purposes of grading.’
O Name one difference between subjective and objective grading
O List one disadvantage of norm referenced grading
Activity
Review Objectives
- Students will be able to better understand the purpose of grading.
- Students will know the differences of objective and subjective grading.
- Students will understandThe differences of norm and Criterion referenced grading
References Educational Leadership. (1994, October). Retrieved November 20, 2013
Grading Systems. (2012, January 30). In University of Minnesota. Retrieved November 19, 2013
Process: Objective and Subjective evaluation. (2013, August 29). In University of Minnesota. Retrieved November 18, 2013