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| College and University | 5 |
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| Journal Articles | 1 |
| Reports - Research | 1 |
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Peer reviewedBain, Philip T.; And Others – College and University, 1971
Descriptors: Achievement Rating, Evaluation, Grading, Higher Education
Peer reviewedQuann, C. James – College and University, 1974
If pass/fail and other nontraditional grading systems are to remain a part of the academic process, other evaluative methods must be adopted (professional recommendations and comprehensive exams) so that students are not short-changed when applying for entry into the marketplace or further education. (Author PG)
Descriptors: Achievement Rating, Higher Education, Pass Fail Grading, Student Evaluation
Peer reviewedClaunch, Sidney J. – College and University, 1972
Descriptors: Credit No Credit Grading, Grade Point Average, Grades (Scholastic), Grading
Peer reviewedBolin, John G. – College and University, 1975
Presents a study to determine what trends were common and what differences could be identified in percentage of degrees granted with honors. Concludes that institutions must either move into a pass-fail approach with no honors, or return to a more dedicated approach to student evaluation. (Author/PG)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Administrative Problems, Evaluation Methods, Grading
Peer reviewedPotter, William P. – College and University, 1979
A study conducted at Alma College to determine how and why grade inflation occurred is discussed. Grade inflation is seen as being caused by many factors including calendar changes, requirement reductions, better defined grading scales, and shifts in faculty attitudes. (MLW)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Class Average, Grade Inflation, Grade Point Average
