STAG [microform] : A Conceptual Approach for Comparing Grades Within and Among Colleges and Universities / William L. Tetlow, Jr
- Bib ID:
- 5212603
- Format:
- Book and Microform
- Author:
- Tetlow, William L., Jr
- Online Version:
- https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED044078
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- [Washington, D.C.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1970
- 9 p.
- Summary:
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There are variables in existing grading systems that limit their effectiveness as generalized indicators of academic performance. For example: (1) the multiplicity of grading systems now in use create interpretive dilemmas for educators and students alike; (2) attempts to standardize encounter resistance, which hinders a common approach; (3) present numerical and quality-point averaging systems fail to account for substantial grading differences that exist among the various departments of an institution; and (4) rank-order academic standings of heterogeneous student groups, based upon grade-point or quality point averages, often give a misleading index of student achievement. The Standardized Transformation of Academic Grades (STAG) approach attempts to solve these difficulties by converting existing quality-point or numeric averages into a normalized and standardized scale. A conversion equation is devised for a particular reference group based upon actual grade distribution data obtained from class rank lists. The resulting "transformed" grade has the advantage of standard degrees of mean value and variability, permitting a more valid interdepartmental comparison. Since the conversion is accomplished post-facto, the necessity to enforce any pre-set grading standard is avoided. (AF)
- Notes:
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- Educational level discussed: Higher Education.
- ERIC Note: Paper presented at the Tenth Annual Forum of the Association for Institutional Research, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 14, 1970.
- May also be available online. Address as at 14/8/18: https://eric.ed.gov/
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- Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.
- Subject:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY
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- ERIC
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