Grading practices are steeped in traditions, influenced by policies and linked to the context of teaching including an instructor’s approach to assessment. Ideally, grading practices include four ...

Assess student progress in a low-stakes setting through Surveys and Self Assessment in UB Learns. Surveys and Self Assessments are excellent tools that enable learners to provide feedback on how well ...

During a period of disruption and remote instruction, consider adopting alternate assessments to traditional exams. If you decide to give online exams, learn about the online proctoring tools that can ...

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Assessments in education measure student achievement. These may take the form traditional assessments such as exams, or quizzes, but may also be part of learning activities such as group projects or ...

These practices can range from quick, low-stakes check-ins on lecture content to in-depth evaluations of their performance on major projects. Self-assessment is particularly valuable in courses that ...

In our 0–100% numeric grading system, the pass mark is 40% ... written exams while others use a mixture of written exam papers and assessed essays or coursework. Subject-areas may offer alternative ...

This interactive workshop equips TAs with the knowledge and tools needed to establish equitable grading practices. Participants will explore common grading biases, such as the halo effect and recency ...