0
"Grading on a curve" refers to a method of assigning grades that achieves a predetermined statistical distribution, regardless of the absolute level of performance.
"The curve" refers to the Normal Distribution curve, which is the usual distribution of test scores in practice.
For example, giving the top 10% of the class A's, even if no one gets more than half of the exam credit, or failing the bottom 20% of the class, even if everyone scores above 90%.
An advantage of grading on the curve is that it tends to eliminate bias in grades caused by the difficulty of the material or the quality of the instruction. It has the disadvantage that it does not reflect student mastery in absolute terms. It also discourages students from assisting each other with learning the subject.
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What is a 22 out of 35 in grading?
Depends on how your teacher grades. Generally, that is not a very good grade. But it depends on the "curve" as to where the cutoff is for each letter grade.
What is your grade if the test is worth 150 points and you get a 99?
Depending on various factors, and no curve, it will be about a D+.
What does curve lines on clothes mean?
the stitching.
What grade is a 64 percent?
it depends on what your classmates got and what your graind scale is in your school. but in my school if there is no curve a 64 is a D.
What is non intersecting for geometry?
In the context of Euclidean straight lines it would mean parallel lines. In the context of a curve and a line (or another curve) it would mean the line and the curve do not meet at any point, but not a lot more can be deduced about them.
What is a curve grade?
Alot of times if a class makes a low grade, your teacher will decide to "curve" it. All this means is that he/she is giving you extra points. For example, if you make an 89 and your teacher gives a 3 point curve, your new grade would be a 92.
What does curve mean?
curve means Bend
What is the grade if you got 10 wrong out of 25?
If kept to a normal grading scale (not a curve), the grade would be a D- or F.
What is a 22 out of 35 in grading?
Depends on how your teacher grades. Generally, that is not a very good grade. But it depends on the "curve" as to where the cutoff is for each letter grade.
What grade level is 43 percent?
43 percent is usually an F, unless graded on a curve.
What is your grade if the test is worth 150 points and you get a 99?
Depending on various factors, and no curve, it will be about a D+.
Is it true that a normal distribution curve is symmetric about the mean?
yup, it's a bell curve
What are the properties of a standard normal curve?
It is a normal curve with mean = 0 and variance = 1.
What does the curve of thumbs mean?
The curve of your thumb is the part where it looks rounded, at the base of your thumb.
What is my grade if i get a 7 out of 10?
7/10 = .7 = .70 = 70%. Usually a "C", depending on the "curve"
What grade is 6 wrong out of 30?
6 wrong out of 30 leaves 24 correct out of 30. Divide 24 by 30 to get 80%. 80% is usually a B or a B-, unless grading is on a curve. If it is on a curve, then it is impossible for me to say without knowing what the curve is.
What do you call the center of normal curve?
The mean.
