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One common suggestion for educational reform is that grading, being inherently unfair and restrictive, ought to be abolished entirely. Students are supposed to be nervous and cowed when faced with a teacher who has the power to mar their college record. Spontaneity and cheerful effort disappear, to be replaced by...
But the Cadets are not supposed to spend their time discussing politics, and indeed the rigidity of their schedules leaves little time for it. The Cadets form by company (a group of about 110 men) at 6:13 each morning. Anyone late is "slugged", which does not mean beaten up...
Contract grading. The students decide with their teacher what material to cover in the course and what criteria are to be used in grading. This method is a bit cumbersome but gives students a clear idea of what is expected.
Blanket grading. This eliminates competition entirely by requiring a teacher to award every student the same grade, usually a B. Even most anti-graders, however, consider it an unsatisfactory method.
Since there is no one alternative, the conference decided to create a center on grading alternatives. It will serve as a clearinghouse for information on the experience of schools that have adopted various methods. It will also provide consultants for schools who want to try out new systems. Ultimately, says...