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Faculty Perceptions of Grades: Results from a National Survey of Economics Faculty

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  • Lester Hadsell

    (State University of New York)

  • Raymond MacDermott

    (Virginia Military Institute)

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Results from a survey of U.S. economics faculty (816 responses) indicate the extent to which grades are emphasised in their classes. We measure learning- and grade-orientations and relate our findings to empirical research in economics and educational psychology. We find agreement among economics faculty on a broad range of grade-oriented attitudes and behaviours. We note differences between views of economics faculty and empirical research on several key topics. Free-form comments indicate a concern with grade distributions, the influence of grades on student evaluations of teaching, and grade inflation.

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  • Lester Hadsell & Raymond MacDermott, 2012. "Faculty Perceptions of Grades: Results from a National Survey of Economics Faculty," International Review of Economic Education, Economics Network, University of Bristol, vol. 11(1), pages 16-35.
    • Handle: RePEc:che:ireepp:v:11:y:2012:i:1:p:16-35
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