Among the tools you can find in this section are sets of questions that can help you assess your grading practices and develop a grading plan.

We highly recommend Frisbie & Waltman's article on "Developing a Personal Grading Plan" as a great first step to understanding issues involved in developing sound grading practices.  A page listing the pros and cons of common grading practices might also be of service. Many times however, speaking directly with someone familiar with grading practices used on campus is the most productive place to start. You can find these human resources under UW Centers.

As always, we are eager for your feedback and would appreciate any insights you could share!

Developing a Grading Plan

This page links you to multiple heuristics that have been developed to help faculty assess their grading practices and develop their own personal grading plan.
 

Pros/Cons of Grading Practices

On this page you will find three general systems of grading that are commonly used in higher education briefly described in terms of their advantages and disadvantages for typical instructional situations.
 

Article:  Developing a Plan

Frisbie & Waltman's article is packed with great information yet easy to read. They have an simple yet insightful set of questions to help you develop your grading plan as well as concise and informative descriptions of common grading practices.
 

Assessing Grading Needs

This is a set of three or four questions to help you determine what your grading needs are for your class or program.
 

UW Centers to Assist You

Here is where you can find the real people who have worked with instructor across campus to help them develop good grading plans and practices. They are available as a resource to you if you'd like to cut straight to the chase!
 

Annotated Bibliography

This bibliography is a list of resources useful in informing grading practices.
If you know of a good resource, please submit it and it will be included!