EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

EDUCATION UGC NET

TEACHING AND RESEARCH APTITUDE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the reason behind the adoption of ‘GRADE’ system instead of our old ‘MARKS’ system?
A
It will improve the quality of assessment.
B
It will improve teacher student relationship.
C
Grading system is easier than marks system.
D
It will eliminate the differentiation between students on marks basis.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Advantages of grades: Reduces laser focus pressure from students. Reduce and avoid comparison with toppers eventually. Gives an idea view of the strengths and weaknesses w.r.t respective subjects.

Detailed explanation-2: -The primary objective of having a grading system is to assess the academic performance of a student. Used by schools all over the world, this technique is considered as the most viable medium to analyze a child’s grasping power and reciprocating abilities.

Detailed explanation-3: -The grading system is a more appropriate option especially in the light of less pressure on students and hence less adverse psychological impact on students’ lives. In the marking system, marks help students identify their exact scores.

Detailed explanation-4: -The grading system ensures consistency and fairness in the assessment of learning, and in the assignment of scores and proficiency levels against the same leaning standards, across students, teachers, assessments, learning experiences, content areas, and time.

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