Thirza

Assessment is most effective when students are not given grades. Do you agree?

I think that, for the most part, this is true. especially for assessment for learning, formative assessment. Students given a grade, might then become complacent and think 'I am happy with a B'. Feedback should be for how to improve. If it is perfect work, then great, but unless it's summative, I think a grade shouldn't be the priority.

Also the summative given grade of one piece of work is vital for feedforward assessment. This gives the student information on 'room for improvement' for next project.