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Grading Systems


There are two types of grading systems commonly used in educational institutions: Relative Grading and Absolute Grading. Grading systems are essential for evaluating student performance and ensuring a standardized assessment process.


Relative Grading

Relative grading, also known as curve grading, assigns grades based on the distribution of scores within a class. This means that a student's grade is determined in relation to the performance of their peers. For example, the top 10% of students might receive an 'O', the next 20% a 'A', and so on. This system ensures a certain percentage of students receive each grade, regardless of their absolute performance.


Advantages

Disadvantages

  • Promotes competition among students.
  • Encourages a balanced distribution of grades.
  • Can create unhealthy competition among students.
  • May not accurately reflect a student's understanding of the material.
  • Students' grades depend on the performance of their peers.
  • Does not account for varying levels of difficulty in different exams.

  • Absolute Grading

    Absolute grading assigns grades based on a fixed scale, where each grade corresponds to a specific range of scores. For example, a score of 90-100 will be an 'O', 80-89 a 'A', and so on. This system evaluates students based on their individual performance, without considering how others have performed.


    Advantages

    Disadvantages

  • Provides a clear and consistent standard for all students.
  • Does not account for varying levels of difficulty in different exams.
  • Encourages mastery of the material.
  • May not provide a balanced distribution of grades.
  • Grades are not influenced by the performance of peers.
  • Can be discouraging if the grading scale is too strict.

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