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Is It Time to Rethink the Traditional Grading System?

Edsurge

Gradually these quizzes and tests and timed assessments and the way it all fits together with points and averaging, it just wore her down,” Talbert says. Grades are not a measure of intelligence. This was invented by Linda Nilson, who's a legendary faculty developer and thought leader about teaching and learning.

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Using Collaborative Learning to Elevate Students’ Educational Experiences

Faculty Focus

Professors must consider how the group work will build on intelligence, expertise, and character. To prevent free-riding and social loafing, professors should include individual assessments such as quizzes, exams or reflections, and group work. Form groups strategically. Incorporate individual accountability.

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Using Collaborative Learning to Elevate Students’ Educational Experiences

Faculty Focus

Professors must consider how the group work will build on intelligence, expertise, and character. To prevent free-riding and social loafing, professors should include individual assessments such as quizzes, exams or reflections, and group work. Form groups strategically. Incorporate individual accountability.