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Grading Sytem
Grading Sytem
Grading System
One of the most important function of a classroom teacher is to assign grades. It is very
important for a classroom teacher to discuss to the students and parents the types of
grading system they will utilize in the beginning of the term or the school year.
Grades offer a snapshot of student success on tasks, outcomes, and tests. Grades
symbolizes the level of accomplishment of a specific tasks and communicate to you
(teacher) and the student whether or not the student has met the teaching objectives set
at a start of a reporting period. (Frisbie and Waltman, 1992)
Percentage Grading
Using a percentage scale (percent of 100), usually based on percent correct on exams
and/or percent of points earned on assignments.