The assessment of students by grading and marking
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Focus your discussion on the importance of proper usage regarding the affects of grading and marking to assess students. Discuss the different ways in which grading is implemented to promote success illustrating student achievement.
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This solution provides a tutorial on the assessment of students by grading and marking. The tutorial provides an overview of marking theory and provides a review of alternative testing and assignment strategies.
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The assessment of students by grading and marking should always be a learning experience for both teacher and student. It should never be used as a form of punishment or for entitlement of some students as opposed to others. Students may be evaluated by assessment but they should never be 'judged' by them. Students who feel constantly threatened and humiliated due to their grading on assessments will never reach their full potential. They must understand that the teacher is using the assessment to ascertain whether or not what they have taught has been learned. If it has not, that is more of a reflection on the teacher him or her ...
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