Grading on the Curve: An Oxymoron?

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  • James K. Brewer Florida State University

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Abstract

This paper makes the case that grading on the curve is not grading, but quota setting, and is tantamount to having no standards, which are crucial to grading. Particular attention is given to the nonacademic reasons instructors give for curve grading while criticizing the use of theoretical distributions in assigning grades.

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Published

1994-11-11

How to Cite

Brewer, J. K. . (1994). Grading on the Curve: An Oxymoron?. Florida Journal of Educational Research, 34(1), 46–50. Retrieved from https://journals.flvc.org/fjer/article/view/133662

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FJER Research Article