Grading+Alternatives

n Individualized educational program grading approach Determines grades on the basis of a students’ progress on goals and objectives specified on the students individualized educational program.

n Pass/fail systems
Established criteria for passing or failing === n Mastery level/criterion systems  === Skills are divided into subcomponents. Mastery is achieved when a student reaches a criterion level

n Point systems
Points are assigned to various activities.

n Contract grading
The teacher and student sign a contract that specifies the work to be compiled how the grade is determined and the timeline for completion.

n Multiple grading
Grades the student in several areas typically including ability effort and achievement.

n Shared grading
When two or more teachers work together to teach a student they collaborate to assign a grade.

n Student self-comparison
Teacher and student meet to determine appropriate instructional goals within the curriculum.

n Level grading
Grading is individualized by using a subscript to note the level of difficulty on which the students grades are based.

n Descriptive grading
Teachers write descriptive comments regarding each students performance, attitude, effort, and learning preferences.

from - Teaching Students with Learning Problems, 8th Edition, Cecil D. Mercer; Ann R. Mercer; Paige C. Pullen (2011)