Arguments around weighting the first year in degree classification algorithms

作     者：O’Neill, Michael 

作者机构：Chemistry Department University of Hull Hull United Kingdom 

出 版 物：《Perspectives: Policy and Practice in Higher Education》 (Perspect. Policy Pract. High. Educ.)

年 卷 期：2019年第23卷第1期

页      面：24-27页

学科分类：0402[教育学-心理学(可授教育学、理学学位）] 0401[教育学-教育学] 04[教育学] 

主　　题：Classification algorithm first year transition into HE 

摘      要：The UK’s HE system is mired in public debate around ‘grade inflation’, and there is substantial pressure to address the perceived devaluation of degrees through blunt policy measures such as modifying classification algorithms. Policy-makers should be aware of the impact of their actions upon students’ learning;this article frames some of the neglected pedagogical arguments in concise syllogistic forms, focusing particularly on the issues around weighting the first year of a traditional UK bachelor’s degree classification algorithm. © 2018, © 2018 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.