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Peer reviewedWeller, L. David – Journal of Research and Development in Education, 1983
A brief history of grading practices at American colleges and universities is given, along with results of a survey of the current uses of pass/fail grading. The pass/fail system is widely used for a limited number of elective courses. Its adoption peaked during the mid-1970s. (PP)
Descriptors: College Credits, Educational History, Educational Practices, Educational Trends
