Which of the following is a major disadvantage of using the pass-fail system?

Which of the following is a major disadvantage of using the pass-fail system?
 
  A. it tends to lower the grade-point average
  B. it doesn't assess graduations of learning
  C. students take courses they are unable to pass
  D. teachers find grading more difficult

Ques. 2

Assigning grades that represent a pure measure of achievement is most feasible with which of the following systems?
 
  A. multiple marking
  B. pass-fail
  C. satisfactory-unsatisfactory
  D. single letter grade

Ques. 3

Which of the following methods is most useful for overcoming learning difficulties?
 
  A. Checklist of objectives
  B. Informal letter to parents
  C. Pass-fail system
  D. Single letter grade

Ques. 4

An effective grading and reporting system is based on which of the following?
 
  A. adequate assessment of students
  B. estimates of each student's learning potential
  C. the normal curve
  D. the use of at least five test scores

Ques. 5

Grades such as T-scores are based on variability.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Ques. 6

Near the end of a parent-teacher conference, it is most important for the teacher to
 
  A. clarify the student's shortcomings.
  B. plan how the conference can be ended on time.
  C. summarize and plan a course of action.
  D. tell the parents what you they are expected to do next.