Adopting Alternative Grading in an Upper-Level Laboratory Course in Bioengineering

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Abstract

Alternative grading schemes are growing in popularity in higher education STEM courses. These schemes focus more on learning and feedback than the traditional points-based grading scheme common in the U.S., which often relies mathematical formulas to determine grades without attention to students' actual mastery of material. In the 2021-22 academic year an alternative grading scheme was implemented in an upper level required laboratory course in bioengineering at a large public university. The process of identifying and implementing the alternative grading scheme was documented and feedback was collected from students and laboratory staff during the first two semesters of implementation.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2022 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, FIE 2022
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781665462440
DOIs
StatePublished - 2022
Event2022 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, FIE 2022 - Uppsala, Sweden
Duration: Oct 8 2022Oct 11 2022

Publication series

NameProceedings - Frontiers in Education Conference, FIE
Volume2022-October
ISSN (Print)1539-4565

Conference

Conference2022 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, FIE 2022
Country/TerritorySweden
CityUppsala
Period10/8/2210/11/22

Keywords

  • grading systems
  • laboratory
  • undergraduate

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Software
  • Education
  • Computer Science Applications

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