How Grading Alternatives Measure Student Learning

While the pandemic challenged the typical education experience, with schools having to translate course programs online, it also inspired institutions to reevaluate how they grade their students.

Some newer techniques being implemented at institutions include:

De-emphasizing the importance of letter grades, even at institutions that still employ conventional grading
Involving students in the grading process to emphasize collaboration over competition
Implementing “collaborative grading,” where student self-assessment is coupled with feedback from their peers and instructors

Download the latest trends snapshot “How Grading Alternatives Measure Student Learning” to learn more about the benefits and pitfalls of grading outside the norm.

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While the pandemic challenged the typical education experience, with schools having to translate course programs online, it also inspired institutions to reevaluate how they grade their students.

Some newer techniques being implemented at institutions include:

De-emphasizing the importance of letter grades, even at institutions that still employ conventional grading
Involving students in the grading process to emphasize collaboration over competition
Implementing “collaborative grading,” where student self-assessment is coupled with feedback from their peers and instructors

Download the latest trends snapshot “How Grading Alternatives Measure Student Learning” to learn more about the benefits and pitfalls of grading outside the norm.