Analytic Quality Glossary
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Citation reference: Harvey, L., 2004–11, Analytic Quality Glossary, Quality Research International, http://www.qualityresearchinternational.com/glossary/
This is a dynamic glossary and the author would welcome any e-mail suggestions for amendments or additions.
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Grading
core definition
Grading is the
process of scoring or ranking student academic work as part of assessing
student learning.
explanatory context
Grading is also referred to as marking in some countries.
analytical review
Walvoord and
not referring to a process of merely bestowing isolated artifacts
[sic] or final course marks. Rather, we are referring to the process by
which a teacher assesses student learning through classroom tests and
assignments, the context in which good teachers establish that process,
and the dialogue that surrounds grades and defines their meaning to
various audiences…we view grading as a context-dependent, complex process that
serves several roles [evaluation, communication, motivation, and
organization].
Furthermore, they
differentiate between assessment of learning and grading.
associated issues
related terms
assessment of student learning
assessment [of quality]
sources
Walvoord, B. and