Essays about: "grading standards"

Found 5 essays containing the words grading standards.

  1. 1. Up to Standard? : A CEFR-related comparative study of Swedish and Norwegian model texts for assessing the national exam in written English for 9th graders

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för didaktik och lärares praktik (DLP)

    Author : Adam Simon Almqvist; [2019]
    Keywords : standardized testing; Sweden; Norway; model text; CEFR; write improve; language testing;

    Abstract : This study aims at exploring the quality of the Swedish and Norwegian national tests using their respective model texts for assessing. The study does so by relating them to the CEFR and the grading tool Write & Improve within the context of the two countries and the field of language testing. READ MORE

  3. 2. A for Effort: On Resolving Unfair Grading Practices by Reforming Swedish Upper Secondary School

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : David Berselius; Richard Sunnegårdh; [2016]
    Keywords : grade inflation; grading standards; upper secondary school; criterion-referenced grading; reform;

    Abstract : In 2011, upper secondary school in Sweden was reformed with the aim of reducing established differences in grading standards by imposing redesigned curricula and a new grading scale. This paper investigates the effect of this reform on grade inflation and evaluates its effectiveness in promoting fairness in grading between independent and public schools. READ MORE

  4. 3. Developing of Data Logging System for Flow Test Station in Industrial Laboratory

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för ingenjörsvetenskap

    Author : Jiacheng Wang; Luzaisso Domingos; [2016]
    Keywords : data logging system; flow test laboratory;

    Abstract : CEJN is a leading transnational company with long history and professional background providing high-tech quick connect products in global market. The headquarters of the com-pany in Skövde, Sweden, is the birthplace and core location of the entire corporation. In the headquarters, the engineer tests their products at their flow test laboratory. READ MORE

  5. 4. The length effect on Norway spruce boards : An investigation on indicating properties based on axial dynamic and edgewise bending MOEs

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för byggteknik (BY)

    Author : Anders Engström; Toma Sumbasacu; [2015]
    Keywords : length effect; dynamic modulus of elasticity; edgewise bending; indicating property; Norway spruce;

    Abstract : When using timber for construction purposes it is important to know its strength. One way to do this is by sorting the boards into strength classes that are defined by European standards. READ MORE

  6. 5. Dynamics of Special Economic Areas in South China - Industrial Upgrading and Improving Working Conditions

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Christian Svensson; [2007]
    Keywords : China; Special economic areas; labour; working conditions; industrial up-grading; Economics; econometrics; economic theory; economic systems; economic policy; Nationalekonomi; ekonometri; ekonomisk teori; ekonomiska system; ekonomisk politik; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Abstract Since the late 1970’s, China has rapidly increased its exports of industrial products and inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) through the use of special economic areas (SEA), which offer special benefits to foreign investors and export producers. Common criticism against these SEAs, usually states that these areas show persistent low-standard working conditions and wages to remain competitive in the global and local markets. READ MORE