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The Return Of Labor-Based Grading Contracts, Erica J. Marti
The Return Of Labor-Based Grading Contracts, Erica J. Marti
UNLV Best Teaching Practices Expo
Despite best attempts, grading can be very subjective when it comes to determining quality. For certain courses, the process is just as important as the product, but often the grade is based mainly on the quality of the product and doesn’t take the labor or process into account. One alternative to standard grade systems is labor-based grading or contract grading. In this system, students meet certain requirements to earn a certain grade. If students meet the criteria for the assignment, it counts toward the contract. If not, they can revise, reflect and resubmit. With this format, students can focus on …