Consider the following statements about grading and choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1.In direct grading, the performance of an individual is assessed in qualitative terms; it is easier to apply and it minimizes inter-examiner variability.
2.In indirect grading, the performance of an examinee is first assessed in terms of marks and subsequently transformed into letter grades using different modes.
3.Indirect grading can be absolute as well as relative grading.
A1 and 2
B1, 2 and 3 ✓ Correct
C2 and 3
D1 and 3
Correct answer: (B) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation
All three statements about grading are correct.
In direct grading, performance is assessed in qualitative terms, which is easier to apply and reduces inter-examiner variability.
In indirect grading, performance is first assessed in marks and then transformed into letter grades by different modes.
Indirect grading can be of both kinds, absolute grading as well as relative grading.
Absolute grading compares marks to fixed cut-offs, independent of the group.
Relative grading places a student relative to the group, as in grading on a curve.
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