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Grading During the Pandemic? It's a Tough Call.

Authors :
Sawchuk, Stephen
Source :
Education Week. 4/29/2020, Vol. 39 Issue 30, p6-6. 1p. 1 Diagram.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

The article presents the grading system in education given to students during the coronavirus pandemic. Topics include focusing on other measures of student progress like graduation rates and standardized tests scores; grade point averages being used for college admissions, scholarship programs, and even eligibility for participation in extracurricular activities and sports; and many colleges nationwide appearing to be favoring a pass-fail, or pass-no credit system.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02774232
Volume :
39
Issue :
30
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Education Week
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
142966147