Thomas R. Guskey|Laura J. Link
Exploring the factors teachers consider in determining students’ grades
Kentucky Department of Education|University of Kentucky|Purdue University Fort Wayne
purpose study investigate specific factors teachers consider assigning students report card grades data gathered 943 k12 teachers five school districts southeastern state united states completed teachers grading practices survey analyses focused teachers weigh different factors determining report card grades factors weights differ among teachers teach different grade levels different amounts classroom experience results revealed statistically significant differences among teachers different grade levels differences associated teachers years experience interaction effect differences grade level evident teachers consideration cognitive noncognitive factors students performance implications discussed improving grading policies practices teacher education teacher professional development