Extract from University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Traditional grading systems have many inherOverview of different approaches to assessment ent issues that undermine learning. In this collection of web pages, the issues are explained and four alternative approaches - mastery, competency-based, contract, and specification - are described. If you would like assistance in thinking through how one of these alternative grading systems might work in your course, or how you might address any issues in your current grading approach, please contact an instructional designer assigned to your college.
A wonderful resource for learning more about alternative grading is "Grading for Growth" by David Clark and Robert Talbot, two professors at Grand Valley State University. They also provide a newsletter that comes out on Mondays via Substack. Learn more on their website, "Grading for Growth."