It has been proposed that when the results of a block test are analyzed, and there is more than 25% of the class failing, or more than 30% of the class with A's, that the professor must submit in writing to administration an explanation as to why they let this happen. Stage of Proposal: The proposal has been implemented and is currently in effect. Pro's: May deter professors from writing exams with extreme levels of difficulty May set a precedent in general for professor accountability May provide a physical record for administration of a professors exam trends Con's: May not be effective if explanations can be vague and quickly written |
As I understood it, the rules stated:
25% or more F's will require explanation
30% or more students receiving A's AS THE RESULT OF A CURVE will require explanation. The committee seemed to agree that lots of people getting A's without curves was a good thing that didn't require explanation.