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Wadzanai · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

In a marking period there are 100 possible points to earn. A teacher allowed a maximum of 20 points for homework and quizzes, 40 points for the midterm, and 40 points for the end-of-unit exam. At the end of the marking period, the teacher summed up the scores for each student. On the basis of the final sum, the teacher awarded grades to the students. What type of criterion-referenced grading is the teacher using?

a. Content based method
b. Fixed percent method
c. Quality level method
d. Total points method

Question 2

A fundamental assumption underlying the use of grading on the curve is that the

a. ability being assessed is normally distributed.
b. test scores of the student are normally distributed.
c. relative standing of the individual is most important.