Introducing components of specifications grading to a general chemistry i course

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作者：

Martin L.J. ^{[1
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机构：

[1] Department of Chemistry and Physics, Warren Wilson College, P.O. Box 9000, Asheville, 28815, NC

来源：

ACS Symposium Series | 2019年 / 1330卷

关键词：

Grading; -; Specifications;

D O I：

10.1021/bk-2019-1330.ch007

中图分类号：

T-65 [工业规程与标准];

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摘要：

A critical component in writing a syllabus is defining how final grades reflect student achievement. A method of grading described in Linda B. Nilson's book Specifications Grading focuses not on points that a student earns, but on milestones or competencies that a student achieves. This method also improves grading efficiency by reducing the need to assign partial credit for incomplete or incorrect work. This method has been implemented in multiple sections of General Chemistry I. First, the course is divided into discreet units that are designated "Essential" or "Ordinary." For each unit, students take a quiz that is graded Mastery/No Credit. Students must demonstrate Mastery on all essential units in order to pass the course, and their final grades are determined, in part, by the number of ordinary units for which they achieve Mastery. Importantly, students who earn a No Credit grade on a quiz are expected to attempt an alternate version of the quiz at a later date. This system provides motivation to revisit material that is not mastered, and encourages students to think critically about what they did and did not learn. The benefits and drawbacks of the specifications grading system as part of General Chemistry I are discussed here, including aspects of logistics, grading, and student success. © 2019 American Chemical Society. All rights reserved.

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