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Today there are many grading systems in schools. But why do we still get grades in universities? In this episode we are discussing formative and inclusive assessments in university. What are the positive effects on students and what are the possible threats to this sort of grading system. With us sharing her thoughts was Tallinn University's Junior researcher Gertha Teidla-Kunitsõn.

This episode is made by Desiree Talv, Urmi Uuspõld and Ada Maria Lee

If you want to learn more about the topic of grading, then check out these sources!

Jürimäe, M., Kärner, A. & Tiisvelt, L. (2014). Kujundav hindamine kui õppimist toetav hindamine: õpetajakoolituse õppematerjal. Tartu: Eesti Ülikoolide Kirjastus

Burns, D. E., Purcell, J. H. (2019). A formative assessment compromise to the grading debate. ASCD. https://www.ascd.org/el/articles/a-formative-assessment-compromise-to-the-grading-debate