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SHOULD THE GRADING SYSTEM BE ABOLISHED?

Implementation of an Automated Grading System with an Adaptive Learning Component to Affect Student
Feedback and Response Time:
Matthews, Kevin. Janicki, Thomas.He, Ling. Patterson, Laurie
Publication Date: 2012
Volume: Vol. 23 Issue 1, p71-83.
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Matthews, K., Janicki, T., He, L., & Patterson, L. (2012). Implementation of an Automated Grading System with
an Adaptive Learning Component to Affect Student Feedback and Response Time. Journal Of Information Systems
Education, 23(1), 71-83.
Authors, Matthews, Kevin. Janicki, Thomas.He, Ling. Patterson, Laurie focuses on the development and
implementation of an adaptive learning and grading system within the article. Within the article, the focus is based
upon the improvements that are needed to be taken place within the grading system in order to improve students
ability to learn and prevent stress from occurring. In respect to working on improvements and adjustments that are
mandatory in order to allow students to have a positive response towards school. In regards the the authors, they
have a strong background within their articles and have strong ideas with proof to support their opinions and
research. This article supports my research essay by adding on to the main focus on how the grading system has to
be reevaluated and adjusted in order to have more of a positive impact on students. Also, this article goes into depth
of what negative impacts the grading system has and what adjustments are needed. This article supports other
articles because, it touches base upon the negative impacts that the grading system portrays and will be used to show
the improvement that is needed within the grading system.
Somatic symptoms, peer and school stress:
Hart, Shayla. Hodgkinson, Stacy. Belcher, Harolyn. Hyman, Corine. Cooley-Strickland, Michele October.2013
Vol. 36 Issue 5, p454-465. 12p.
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Hart, S., Hodgkinson, S., Belcher, H., Hyman, C., & Cooley-Strickland, M. (2013). Somatic symptoms, peer and
school stress, and family and community violence exposure among urban elementary school children. Journal Of
Behavioral Medicine, 36(5), 454-465. doi:10.1007/s10865-012-9440-2
Within this article written by, Hart, Shayla. Hodgkinson, Stacy. Belcher, Harolyn. Hyman, Corine. Cooley-
Strickland Michele the authors revolve the article around the bases of the stress factors of grading system and how
different factors including, family and peers contribute to stress revolving grades. This study assessed 409, primarily
African American (85.6 %), urban elementary school children to examine the association between, somatic
symptoms and potential external stressors (school and peer stress).The authors have credible sources and have done
many experiments and have used credible sources to gather their data. In regards to their information, all their
studies have credible sources to refer to. This article supports, Implementation of an Automated Grading System
with an Adaptive Learning Component to Affect Student Feedback and Response Time due to the fact that it is
reinstating the fact that school grades cause stress towards stress, also including the fact that family pressures to do
good in school adds another weight of stress that puts students in a tremendously stressful position.
Prevalence of mistreatment and justice of grading system in five health related faculties in Jordan University
of Science and Technology:
Al-Hussain, Saleh M.Al-Haidari, Mohammad S.Kouri, Nabil A.El-Migdadi, Fayig
Al-Safar, Raith S.Mohammad, Mukhallad A.
April.2008
Vol. 30 Issue 3, p82-86. 5p
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Al-Hussain, S. M., Al-Haidari, M. S., Kouri, N. A., El-Migdadi, F., Al-Safar, R. S., & Mohammad, M. A. (2008).
Prevalence of mistreatment and justice of grading system in five health related faculties in Jordan University of
Science and Technology.Medical Teacher, 30(3), 82-86.
Within the article, the author(s) primary focus is on the concerns of the grading systems and the health concerns
that the grading system causes. This study concerns the occurrence of different forms of student mistreatment and
student mistrust of the grading system. Other than stating the stress factors of the grading system, the article goes
into depth of the mistreatment and injustice that the grading system portrays. The article has a strong backbone in
regards to evidence due to the surveys that were executed. A total of 500 students in five health related faculties in
JUST responded to a questionnaire. Results were as follow, 61% of the students had experienced at least one form of
mistreatment,perceived mistreatment most often (52%) had taken the form of psychological mistreatment (shouting
and humiliation),mistreatment related to religion (36%), mistreatment related to external appearance (35%), sexual
harassment (33%) and mistreatment related to specialty (29%) were also common. Also included that the grading
system may be a major source of stress among our students and may affect the process of teaching and learning in
our country.The author is credible because, the author(s) lists their credentials. The publication is peer reviewed, and
has high standards. Also the author(s) has written other articles.This article supports previous articles stated, by also
referring to the negative impact that the grading system portrays. Also this article will be beneficial towards my
research essay, by furthering the understanding of all the critical stress factors that are accompanied by the grading
system. Also statistics are shown as to mistreatment of the grading system.
Suicide risk and protective factors among youth experiencing school difficulties:
Walsh, Elaine. Eggert, Leona L.
October.2007
Vol. 16 Issue 5, p349-359. 11p
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Walsh, E., & Eggert, L. L. (2007). Suicide risk and protective factors among youth experiencing school
difficulties.International Journal Of Mental Health Nursing, 16(5), 349-359.
This article,written by Elaine Walsh and Leona Eggert emphasizes on the Youth who experience difficulty in
school that are in risk for suicide. The study was to conduct an in-depth examination of risk and protective factors
associated with suicidal behavior among youth who were experiencing problems in school. The article emphasizes
on the suicidal rate and risks of students that are caused by stress and failure of grades. The article touches base on
how the grading system can lower the self-esteem of students and potentially lead to suicide. The author is credible
because, the author(s) lists their credentials. The publication is peer reviewed, and has high standards. Also the
author(s) has written other articles. This article supports, previous articles because the article is also using credible
information and statics that support the topic of why the grading system should be abolished due to the negative
results that is caused by stress that the grading system puts on students. This article puts light on, a serious matter of
suicide and how stress of school can end a youths life.
Do Social and Behavioral Characteristics Targeted by Preventive Interventions Predict Standardized Test
Scores and Grades:
Fleming, Charles B. Haggerty, Kevin P.Catalano, Richard F.Harachi, Tracy W.
Mazza, James J. Gruman, Diana H.
November 2005
Vol. 75 Issue 9, p342-349. 8p
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Fleming, C. B., Haggerty, K. P., Catalano, R. F., Harachi, T. W., Mazza, J. J., & Gruman, D. H. (2005). Do Social
and Behavioral Characteristics Targeted by Preventive Interventions Predict Standardized Test Scores and Grades?.
Journal Of School Health, 75(9), 342-349
Within this article, by Fleming, Charles B. Haggerty, Kevin P.Catalano, Richard F.Harachi, Tracy W.Mazza, James J.
Gruman, Diana H. the article assessed whether characteristics of individuals that are predictors of youth problem
behavior such as substance use, delinquency, and violence also predict academic achievement. Results indicated that
higher levels of school bonding and better social, emotional, and decision-making skills were related to higher test
scores and higher grades. Lower test scores and lower grades were predicted by elevated levels of attention
problems, negative behavior of peers, and disruptive and aggressive behavior. Lower test scores also were predicted
by early use of alcohol and cigarettes. The author is credible because, the author(s) lists their credentials. The
publication is peer reviewed, and has high standards. Also the author(s) has written other articles.This article both
supports and refutes other articles because, it is promoting the idea that school grades contribute to a students
behavior and that social factors affect grading, but also that grading system is needed in order to keep track of a
students ability to process information and apply the knowledge in circumstances.
THE IMPACT OF INDIVIDUAL ABILITY, FAVORABLE TEAM MEMBER SCORES, AND STUDENT
PERCEPTION OF COURSE IMPORTANCE ON STUDENT PREFERENCE OF TEAM-BASED
LEARNING AND GRADING METHODS:
Su, Allan Yen-Lun
Date: 2007
Vol. 42 Issue 168, p805-826
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Su, A. (2007). THE IMPACT OF INDIVIDUAL ABILITY, FAVORABLE TEAM MEMBER SCORES, AND
STUDENT PERCEPTION OF COURSE IMPORTANCE ON STUDENT PREFERENCE OF TEAM-BASED
LEARNING AND GRADING METHODS. Adolescence, 42(168), 805-826.
The article, written by Su Allen is based upon examining the method of the grading system, and the importance of
the grading system. The article also has taken the consideration of students opinions on the grading system and has
gathered personal opinions of students and their feelings towards the grading system and wether their is a bias in the
system. The findings also reveal a negative correlation between student perception of course importance.Findings
note the importance of teachers' grading methods. The author is credible because, the author(s) lists their credentials.
The publication is peer reviewed, and has high standards. Also the author(s) has written other articles. The article
has a non bias opinion, but the gathering surveys that is gathered by the students reactions towards the grading
system supports previous articles by backing up the stated information. This article will be useful with my research
paper because, it has straight evidence from students opinions on their feelings towards the grading system.
Partial grading system change:
Buscall, Jon
September 2009
Issue 1761, p10-10.
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Buscall, J. (2009). Partial grading system change. Times Higher Education Supplement, (1761), 10.
The article is based on the European change of grading system and how they have changed the grading system and
why they did so. The article touches upon the reason behind the change in the grading system is to bring the grades
in line with the rest of Europe as part of the Bologna process. This allows students to have a more positive look on
school without the pressure of grades determining their ability and their knowledge. The author is credible because,
the author(s) lists their credentials. The publication is peer reviewed, and has high standards. Also the author(s) has
written other articles.This article supports other articles found by showing what a positive outcome would be granted
by abolishing the grading system. Also this is a prime example of how other countries are taking in consideration of
how the grading system is unnecessary and the stress that it brings upon students.
Factors Mediating the Relationship Between Social Skills and Academic Grades in a Sample of Students
Diagnosed With Learning Disabilities or Emotional Disturbance:
Milsom, Amy. Glanville, Jennifer L.
July.2010
Vol. 31 Issue 4, p241-251
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Milsom, A., & Glanville, J. L. (2010). Factors Mediating the Relationship Between Social Skills and Academic
Grades in a Sample of Students Diagnosed With Learning Disabilities or Emotional Disturbance. Remedial &
Special Education, 31(4), 241-251.
Within this article, the authors,Amy Milsom and Jennifer Ganville put into perspective how the grading system is
positive and how it can provide a clear image of a students ability to understand situations and apply the needed
knowledge. Also, within the article the authors state that the grading system can determine certain disabilities that an
individual may have that prevents them from being able to apply the needed application and is a clear determination
of an individuals social skills.The author is credible because, the author(s) lists their credentials. The publication is
peer reviewed, and has high standards. Also the author(s) has written other articles. This article refutes previous
articles because, it is portraying the positive impacts that the grading system has and how it can determine an
individuals ability to process information and apply it. This article will be useful within my research essay because,
it will shed some light on the controversy of why many people are in favor of the grading system and why it is seen
to be positive.