Grading of Student's Attainment: Purposes and Functions.

Lysne, Anders

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Publication Date: 1984

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Grading of Student's Attainment: Purposes and Functions.

Lysne, Anders

Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research, v28 n3 p149-65 1984

Traces the history of grading and discusses the complex problem of evaluation and grading of student achievement. Reviews the various reference measures and notes the type of functions grades are supposed to serve. Cites seven alternatives to traditional grading. Concludes that "grades are the tail that wags the dog." (BRR)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavioral Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Foreign Countries, Grades (Scholastic), Grading, Higher Education, Informal Assessment, Measurement Objectives, Pass Fail Grading

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Norway

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