CHAPTER EXERCISES

Directions: Indicate which type of marking and reporting system best fits
for each statement below.
1. Provides for two-way reporting.
A. Traditional letter grade (A,B,C,D,F)
B. Two-letter grade (pass, fail)
C. Checklist of objectives
D. Parent-teacher conference (ANSWER)
2. Provides most useful guide for teaching
A. Traditional letter grade (A,B,C,D,F)
B. Two-letter grade (pass, fail)
C. Checklist of objectives (ANSWER)
D. Parent-teacher conference
3. Provides least information concerning learning.
A. Traditional letter grade (A,B,C,D,F)
B. Two-letter grade (pass, fail) (ANSWER)
C. Checklist of objecti ves
D. Parent-teacher conference
4. Most preffered by college admissions officers.
A. Traditional letter grade (A,B,C,D,F)
B. Two-letter grade (pass, fail) (ANSWER)
C. Checklist of objecti ves
D. Parent-teacher conference
5. May be too complex to be understood by parents.
A. Traditional letter grade (A,B,C,D,F) (ANSWER)
B. Two-letter grade (pass, fail)
C. Checklist of objectives
D. Parent-teacher conference
6. Most widely used method of reporting in high school.
A. Traditional letter grade (A,B,C,D,F)
B. Two-letter grade (pass, fail) (ANSWER)
C. Checklist of objectives
D. Parent-teacher conference

LEARNING GOAL: Distinguishes between desirable and undesirable

practices in assigning relative letter grades.
Directions: Indicate whether each of the following statements describes a
DESIRABLE practice or an UNDESIRABLE practice in assigning relative letter
grades on the blank. Put a D if the practice is desirable and a U if not.
___D___ 1. The grades should reflect the learning outcomes specified for the
course.
___U____ 2. To give test scores equal weight in a composite score, the score
should be simply added together.
___D____ 3. If it is decided to assign different weights to some scores, the
weighing should be based on the maximum possible score on the test.
___U____ 4. Grades should be lowered for tardiness and misbehavior .
____D____ 5. Grading typically should be based on the normal curve. [Hint]
____D___ 6. Pass-fail decisions should be based on an absolute standard of
achievement.
LEARNING GOAL: Distinguishes between desirable and undesirable practices in
assigning absolute grades.
_____D___ 1. Absolute grades should be used with mastery learning.
____U___ 2. Clearly defined domains of learning tasks should provide the basis
for grading
_____D____ 3. If all students pass a test, a harder test should be given before
grades are assigned.
____U_____ 4. The Distribution of grades to be assigned should be
predetermined and explained.
____D_____ 5. Grades should be based on the amount of improvement shown.
_____U____ 6. When using absolute grading, the standard for passing should be
predetermined.
LEARNING GOAL: Distinguishes between desirable and undesirable
practices in conducting a parent-teacher conference.
Directions: Indicate whether each of the following statements describes a
DESIRABLE practice or an UNDESIRABLE practice in conducting parent-
teacher conferences.
1. Before the conference, assemble a portfolio of specific information about
and examples of the student learning progress. D
2. Present examples of the students work to parents. D
3. Begin the conference by describing the student’s learning difficulties. D
4. Make clear to parents that, as a teacher, you know what is best for the
students learning and development. U
5. In the concluding phase, review your conference notes with the parents. U
6. End the conference with a positive comment about the student. D