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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Behavioral Objectives
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Grades (Scholastic)
grading
Higher education
Instructional design
Learning
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Mathematics Education
Scoring Rubrics
Student Attitudes
Student Evaluation
Teacher Student Relationship
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Educational Environment
Educational Practices
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Mathematics Education
Scoring Rubrics
Student Attitudes
Student Evaluation
Teacher Student Relationship
Teaching Methods
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