What Will Go Into a Students GradeIn grading system, an
instructor selects reflects his or her educational philosophy.
There are no right or wrong systems which accomplish different
objectives.
Four Questions in GradingShould the grades reflect absolute
achievement level or achievement relative to others in the same
class?
Should the grades reflect achievement only or nonacademic
components such as attitude, speed and diligence?
Four Questions in GradingShould grades report status achieved or
amount of growth?
How can several grades on diverse skills combine to give a
single mark?
Alternative Grading SystemsPass-Fail SystemA grade of P (Pass)
or F (Fail) may be reported for students in certain courses that
have been designated by the program faculty for P/F grading and
that have been approved by the Graduate Dean using the guidelines
established by the Graduate Council
NON-GRADED EVALUATIONS
do not assign numeric or letter grades as a matter of
policyAlternative Grading Systems
Standardized Test ScoringIs a process by which teacher or
researcher-made test are validated and item analyzed.
Standardized Test Scoring
Test Validity
Test Reliability
Test Difficulty Level & other Characteristics as previously
discussed.Characteristics:
Cumulative and Averaging System of GradingAveraging
Cumulative
Two types of Grading System in the Philippines:
AVERAGING SYSTEM
the grade of the student on a particular grading period equals
the average of the grades obtained in the prior grading periods and
the current grading periodCumulative and Averaging System of
Grading
CUMULATIVE SYSTEM
the grade of the student in a grading period equals his current
grading period grade which is assumed to have the cumulative
effects of the previous grading periodsCumulative and Averaging
System of Grading
