A form of indexation is proposed, in order to restore informational content to student grades. Each student's transcript would include the grade received and the average grade assigned by that instructor for that course. (PN)

Describes a contract grading system for classes in freshman composition that is designed to encourage a great deal of revision. (FL)

Discusses existing methods of correcting essays in second language instruction and suggests an approach which takes into account both grammatical accuracy and difficulty of the topic set, permitting greater fairness and consistency of evaluation. (Author/BK)

Points out the disadvantages and limitations of grading all student writing. Offers alternative methods of giving students meaningful feedback about their writing. (RL)

Outlines one instructor's criteria for compositions at each letter grade. (HTH)

Points out that by using a cassette tape recorder, the teacher of report writing can better make a useful evaluation that explains more fully, clearly, and sympathetically how reports can be improved in both major and minor ways. (FL)

Suggests four basic and 10 more sophisticated map evaluation criteria for use by social studies classroom teachers. The basic criteria are proportion and outline, labeling accuracy, spelling and lettering, and overall neatness. Among the more difficult criteria are proper title, all items labeled, proper areas labeled, key, coloring done neatly,…

Demonstration of typewriting techniques by the teacher should be part of the instruction in every typewriting course, according to the author, who presents specific steps in conducting the demonstration, checking student performance, and grading rationale. (MF)

Presents the grading procedures of a journalism course for nonmajors, with research data to support its effectiveness. (RL)

Discusses qualities of a good grading system; describes the development and use of criteria designed to evaluate journalism students' personal characteristics, professional development, and skills in reporting, writing, design, editing, and administration. Includes a reproduction of the evaluation form used by the author. (GT)

Some educators argue that the grade is only as good an index as the teacher who gives it. The present educational system has instilled in the public the notion that students must show evidence that they have achieved academic experiences. Grades have become the visible index of that evidence. (Author)

Describes a technique for increasing students' concern for the merits of their papers and for their teachers' suggestions by withholding the grade each paper receives and offering the opportunity to rewrite. (DD)

Describes a computer program for designing tests and grading students in a college chemistry course. (RAO)

Grading on the basis of skills actually taught, and not on the basis of students' prior knowledge of composition, can simplify evaluation and promote learning. (KS)

Author states that: "Teachers need to be freed from any compulsion to make distribution charts and comparative judgments of pupil learning for grading purposes." Proficiency of a student in a given task or subject area should be measured without relation to success or failure of other students in the group. (Auth/RW)