Effects of No-Zero Grading Policies
Location
Zoom Breakout Room
Start Date
25-3-2021 12:30 PM
End Date
25-3-2021 1:15 PM
Type of Presentation
Poster Presentation
Proposal for Presentation
Controversial no-zero grading policies, or minimum grading policies, have been gaining popularity recently. Under this policy, students will never receive a grade lower than fifty percent. Supporters of no-zero grading policies argue that it helps students who are falling behind to catch up, gives hope to those who feel dropping out is their only option, and encourages a focus on learning rather than on better grades. Others oppose these policies because they promote the notion that work and homework do not matter, which discourages personal initiative, and argue that they do not properly prepare students for future work or colleges. This poster will examine the benefits and flaws of these no-zero grading policies.
Effects of No-Zero Grading Policies
Zoom Breakout Room
Controversial no-zero grading policies, or minimum grading policies, have been gaining popularity recently. Under this policy, students will never receive a grade lower than fifty percent. Supporters of no-zero grading policies argue that it helps students who are falling behind to catch up, gives hope to those who feel dropping out is their only option, and encourages a focus on learning rather than on better grades. Others oppose these policies because they promote the notion that work and homework do not matter, which discourages personal initiative, and argue that they do not properly prepare students for future work or colleges. This poster will examine the benefits and flaws of these no-zero grading policies.