Use of Contract Grading to Improve Grades Among College Freshmen in Introductory Psychology:

SAGE Open

Dana F. Lindemann¹ 

关键词: applied psychology;    behaviorism;    educational psychology;    educational research;    higher education;    psychology;    contract grading;   

DOI  :  10.1177/2158244011434103

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

The use of behavioral techniques in college teaching has declined during the past three decades. The purpose of this study was to compare a behaviorally based grading approach with a traditional point-based system. A total of 40 college freshmen were randomly assigned to a Traditionally Graded or Contract Graded Introductory Psychology course. Contract graded students were one third as likely to fail or withdraw, 3 times more likely to earn an A grade, and were more likely to perceive a high degree of control over their grade. These findings support use of a contract grading system in the contemporary college classroom.

【 授权许可】

CC BY