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

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...

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Published in:PRIMUS : problems, resources, and issues in mathematics undergraduate studies resources, and issues in mathematics undergraduate studies, 2012-07, Vol.22 (5), p.411-427
Main Authors: Brilleslyper, Mike, Ghrist, Michelle, Holcomb, Trae, Schaubroeck, Beth, Warner, Bradley, Williams, Scott
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic achievement
Academic grading
Assessment
Behavioral Objectives
College Mathematics
College students
course design
Course Objectives
Descriptions
Educational Environment
Educational Practices
Grades (Scholastic)
grading
Higher education
Instructional design
Learning
learning objectives
Mathematics Education
Scoring Rubrics
Student Attitudes
Student Evaluation
Teacher Student Relationship
Teaching Methods
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1051-1970
1935-4053
DOI:10.1080/10511970.2011.571346