Grading and Examination System in Bits, Pilani
Preface
Education has always occupied a prominent position in the priorities of a society because of its key role in making its members moral, civilized, creative and productive beings. Decisions on the chosen inputs in the educational area, especially during college, have a multiplier-effect, and they tend to influence a person’s life to a large extent. One’s college education is generally assessed by the grades he gets, the courses he takes, the job he gets etc.
In our report, we have tried to throw some light on the examination and grading system in BITS. The CGPA is a much criticized parameter within the campus, and keeps earning bricks and bouquets for itself. We have made an effort to give an overview of the various grading systems around the world in the process of seeking improvement in our existing system. It is in a continuous process of evolvement, and we are confident that our efforts will be able to contribute a constructive mite to the process.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
A comprehensive report always requires the goodwill, encouragement, guidance and support of many people. We are grateful to Ruchika Sharma and Shweta Shree for encouraging us to prepare a report on the topic “Grading and Examination system in BITS”. We also thank them for their continuous support and guidance.
The peer group, as reviewers is an indispensable part of the making of this report. Although we cannot mention all the names, we are thankful to all the people who filled up our questionnaire and helped us perform our analysis.
Nikil K Rao
Nikhil Vijayvergiya
Sriram V
ABSTRACT
Grading forms a very important part of any educational institution. It gives a proper basis for evaluating students in their different fields of interest. This report takes a look at the different grading systems operating globally. The report aims to illustrate why relative grading is preferred to absolute grading in most of the leading colleges of the world. The report also gives an
Education has always occupied a prominent position in the priorities of a society because of its key role in making its members moral, civilized, creative and productive beings. Decisions on the chosen inputs in the educational area, especially during college, have a multiplier-effect, and they tend to influence a person’s life to a large extent. One’s college education is generally assessed by the grades he gets, the courses he takes, the job he gets etc.
In our report, we have tried to throw some light on the examination and grading system in BITS. The CGPA is a much criticized parameter within the campus, and keeps earning bricks and bouquets for itself. We have made an effort to give an overview of the various grading systems around the world in the process of seeking improvement in our existing system. It is in a continuous process of evolvement, and we are confident that our efforts will be able to contribute a constructive mite to the process.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
A comprehensive report always requires the goodwill, encouragement, guidance and support of many people. We are grateful to Ruchika Sharma and Shweta Shree for encouraging us to prepare a report on the topic “Grading and Examination system in BITS”. We also thank them for their continuous support and guidance.
The peer group, as reviewers is an indispensable part of the making of this report. Although we cannot mention all the names, we are thankful to all the people who filled up our questionnaire and helped us perform our analysis.
Nikil K Rao
Nikhil Vijayvergiya
Sriram V
ABSTRACT
Grading forms a very important part of any educational institution. It gives a proper basis for evaluating students in their different fields of interest. This report takes a look at the different grading systems operating globally. The report aims to illustrate why relative grading is preferred to absolute grading in most of the leading colleges of the world. The report also gives an