Unit 11
P/F Writing Assignment

• Read the introduction (first two paragraphs), conclusion, effects, possible causes, and recommendations sections of the April 2004 Report on Grade Inflation at the University of Delaware, 1987 through 2002.
• Assignment:
  1. Think about what principles of good assessment and grading are relevant for understanding and evaluating this report.
  2. Then write (a) an SLO (at the apply level or higher) which relates to that principle and (b) a test question for that SLO which requires students in some way to use (analyze, evaluate, etc.) the material in the Grade Inflation Report.
  3. My aim: To show the application of assessment principles to real-world educational problems, generate class debate about which grading practices are best, and give you more practice formulating learning objectives and test questions.
• You will share your questions in class.