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What's The Point? The Benefits of Grading Without Points

Brilleslyper, Mike, Ghrist, Michelle, Holcomb, Trae, Schaubroeck, Beth, Warner, Bradley, Williams, Scott·2012·PRIMUS
DOI 10.1080/10511970.2011.571346
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Most instructors desire to create a learning environment conducive to deep learning. However, in courses where grades are based upon the accumulation of points, students may focus on collecting points rather than on learning and achieving the course objectives. We discuss an alternative points-free course design based on the development of clear learning objectives, practical descriptions of grades based on these objectives, and open discussions with students about their progress relative to the objectives.

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Authors
Brilleslyper, M., Ghrist, M., Holcomb, T., Schaubroeck, B., Warner, B., & Williams, S.
Corresponding author
Schaubroeck, Beth
Venue
PRIMUS
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Published
2012-07
Volume
22
Issue
5
Pages
411-427
ISSN
  • 1051-1970 (ISSN-L)
  • 1935-4053
DOI
10.1080/10511970.2011.571346
OpenAlex
W2010153012
Cited by
23
References
0
Citations by year
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FWCI
7.78
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
PRIMUS (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Education › Student Assessment and Feedback
  • Social Sciences › Education › Evaluation of Teaching Practices
  • Social Sciences › Education › Educational Assessment and Pedagogy
Keywords
deep learning, learning objectives, course design, student engagement, assessment

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