Effective Grading: A Tool for Learning and Assessment

Synopsis of Effective Grading: A Tool for Learning and Assessment

Effective Grading is a hands-on guide for faculty members who believe the grading process is a valuable measure of student learning. This book offers an in-depth examination of the linkage between teaching and grading, using grades as part of a process that provides rich information about student learning when integrated with course objectives. The authors reveal how the grading process can be used for broader assessment objectives, such as curriculum and institutional assessment, providing faculty with both a sound basis in assessment theory and the practical tools they need to put it to work.