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Why are grades weighted?

April 26, 2017grades weighted

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Why are grades weighted?

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Grades are weighted to allow for ongoing assessment and summative assessments. The difference is that students in the ongoing assessment stage are still mastering the skills. In the summative stage, the expectation is that the student demonstrates mastery of the skill or concept.