Some examples of the usage of computers in teaching and learning are examination generation, automatic exam grading, student tracking, problem generation, computational examination generators, program packages, simulation, and programing skills for problem solving. These applications are non-trivial and do fulfill the basic assumptions necessary…

This newsletter briefly describes the philosophy and work of project KULT-A, the evaluation of teacher service in Sweden; the latter is a follow-up to project KUL-A, evaluation of teacher training. The project's approach is reported as an effort to find which factors will in a specific context cause a teacher to feel more satisfied with his work.…

A computer program is described here which will do an in-depth grading analysis of a student's attempt to produce a required German sentence. The grading program is given a description of the expected response and the sentence actually constructed by the student, the two are compared, and a complete diagnostic report of the correctness of the…

THE USE OF THE MULTITRACK, ACCELERATED, AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS CURRENTLY EMPLOYED IN HIGH SCHOOLS REQUIRES A CHANGE IN THE LETTER-GRADE GRADING SYSTEM. THE AUTHOR SUGGESTS ASSIGNING ROMAN NUMERALS TO THE TITLE OF THE COURSE TO DESIGNATE COURSE CONTENT DIFFICULTY OR REQUIRED STUDENT LEVEL OF PERFORMANCE. GRADE-POINT AVERAGE WOULD BE COMPUTED BY…

This article presents a method of grading students in a physical education course that is based on a point system which rewards work. (RC)

Explains and illustrates the term "textbook lesson," and mentions the considerations that have led to the recommended grading system. The chief aim is to achieve uniformity in grading. Offers recommendations for formulating and ordering lessons, grading criteria, awarding of points and key for computing points. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Alternatives to traditional grading systems are suggested in this article. (JD)

Describes the thoughts of a writing teacher whose grading practices were guided at various stages by John Stuart Mill, the book of Genesis, and Mark Twain. (KS)

A short essay inspired by a "Report to the Board of Education" by the Superintendent of Schools, 1884, New Haven, Connecticut. (MM)

A statistical experiment was conducted in an operational setting to determine the contributions of different sources of variability to the unreliability scoring of essays and other free-response questions. Partially balanced incomplete block designs facilitated the unbiased estimation of certain main effects without requiring readers to assess the…

Assigning points to denote student achievement levels and converting point totals to semester grades is a common practice. This article reviews the advantages of point systems and discusses certain problems, including misplaced emphasis on learning objectives and reduction of teacher judgment and responsibility. Teachers should downplay the…

Using a computer gradebook can minimize time spent calculating grades. Nine software programs for grading are reviewed. (MNS)

Describes the grading system and examination practices of the British polytechnic schools. Explains the role of the external examiner and the board of examiners. Compares the benefits and drawbacks of this system with grading practices common in United States higher education. (JDH)

An analysis of interviews with 41 teachers and 15 students indicated that teachers use different criteria for assigning grades to disabled students, effort and attendance are heavily weighed, and some teachers make systematic efforts to establish performance standards for exceptional students. The students were aware that good behavior and effort…

Suggests that teachers of technical writing courses should make use of the Behavioral Grading System. (RB)