A comprehensive tool for teachers to calculate, analyze, and adjust student grades with advanced features.
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Different grading methods serve different educational purposes. Choose the one that best aligns with your teaching philosophy and subject matter.
Students earn points for each assignment, and the final grade is calculated as a percentage of total possible points. Simple and straightforward, but may not reflect the importance of different assignments.
Assignments are grouped into categories (tests, homework, projects), and each category contributes a fixed percentage to the final grade. Allows you to emphasize important assessments.
Students are evaluated on their mastery of specific learning standards rather than accumulating points. Provides clearer feedback on strengths and weaknesses.
Students are graded based on how well they meet predefined criteria, regardless of how others perform. Focuses on individual achievement rather than comparison.
Be transparent about grading criteria
Provide clear rubrics and explain your grading system at the beginning of the term.
Provide timely feedback
Return graded work promptly so students can learn from their mistakes.
Use a variety of assessment types
Include different formats to accommodate various learning styles and abilities.
Be consistent
Apply the same standards to all students and maintain consistency throughout the term.
Focus on learning, not just grades
Emphasize improvement and mastery rather than just point accumulation.
Grade on a curve by default
Avoid forcing grades into a predetermined distribution without justification.
Use grades as punishment
Grades should reflect achievement, not behavior or compliance.
Change grading criteria mid-term
Avoid changing how you calculate grades after the course has begun.
Grade subjectively
Avoid letting personal bias or student personality influence grades.
Rely on a single high-stakes assessment
Avoid having one test or project determine the majority of a student's grade.
Ensure your grading practices are fair and equitable for all students:
Efficient grading approaches to save time: