EQUITABLE GRADING IN NEU 300 NEUROBIOLOGY
STRUCTURE
Textbook reading + knowledge questions
Problem sets
Synthesis questions
(Claim – Evidence – Reasoning)
Exams
(Claim – Evidence – Reasoning)
GRADING SCALE
Exam Questions
Strong
Satisfactory
Weak
Overall Exam Grades
1-4
Final Percentage | Grade |
92 – 100% | 4.0 |
84 – 91.9% | 3.5 |
76 – 83.9% | 3.0 |
68 – 75.9% | 2.5 |
60 – 67.9% | 2.0 |
52 – 59.9% | 1.5 |
44 – 51.9% | 1.0 |
0 – 43.9% | 0.0 |
24% of scale equals success
60% of scale equals failing
Traditional Grading
1-100%
Concerns
101 levels of student performance
Orientation toward failure
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Exams
1-4
End of Semester Reflection
Strong
Satisfactory
Weak
All Other Assignments
Submitted
Not Submitted
Traditional Grading
Formative
Summative
Attendance
Extra Credit
Concerns
Penalizing during learning period
Bias in participation or effort grading
Grade not accurate
MISTAKES
On Assignment / Homework
Expected
No effect on final grade
On Exams
Many possible reasons
Continue learning
Reduces anxiety
Traditional Grading
Penalized
Concerns
Penalizing during learning period
Only one opportunity to show learning
High anxiety
DEADLINES
On Assignment / Homework
Suggested due dates
No effect on final grade
On Exams
Clear expectations
Grade work, not timing of work or student behavior
Traditional Grading
Penalized
Concerns
Grading behavior not academic performance
Grade not accurate
AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENT
STUDENT OPINION
STUDENT OPINION
STUDENT OPINION
STUDENT OPINION
LESSONS LEARNED?