“No More A’s for Good Behavior”, grading on MASTERY NOT COMPLIANCE

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<p>Replying to bovertiine –</p>

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What if I asked if you believe relevant, substantive, outside of class projects should be included in the grading, as opposed to just exams (which can also be meaningless depending on who designs them)? And that completing these important assignment basically on schedule (assuming there are no other explanations for the tardinaess) is also important?</p>

<p>Assume these asssignments are designed and evaluated by the same individuals or groups that design the exams you seem to approve.</p>

<p>If you think these types of assignments are reasonable evaluation tools in additon to exams, I don’t think we disagree on much.

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<p>You’re right, on that point we mainly agree. However, I think my preference that tests comprise the bulk of a grade is based on my observation that tests are more likely to be relevant and substantive than class assignments are. I’ve seen many more lousy homework, group projects and other assignments than similarly lousy tests. YMMV, as they say.</p>

<p>And yes, when I wrote “minimizing homework”, I meant that hw only came into play at the profiled school when a student wished to retake a test.</p>