No-Zero Marking

Opponents of no-zero marking fail to see the benefits

By Jamie Mason — The Carillon (CUP) REGINA (CUP) - For anyone unclear of the concept, the no-zero policy is a recent trend in schools that attempts to hold students accountable for their work and set the real criteria for grading. This has brought to light the education system’s double standards for grading criteria. Some teachers have raised complaints about the no-zero policy even for late work, but what does the zero represent, really? Students are being penalized on their behaviour instead of ability. Students don’t receive higher marks for handing in their assignment earlier, so why should they lose…

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