On the abolition of grading

Authors

David A. Olson, Michigan Technological University

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-1996

Abstract

The author presents an alternative to traditional grading schemes. Instead of a point scoring system, feedback is a systematic set of comments. Formal grades are delayed until the end of the term. The system allows for challenging problems, novel assignments, and guided student participation in grading. Many students like this approach and focus on learning instead of grades. © 1996 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

Publication Title

PRIMUS

Recommended Citation

Olson, D. (1996). On the abolition of grading. PRIMUS, 6(4), 289-307. http://doi.org/10.1080/10511979608965833
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