Mastery criterion with remediation and retesting¶
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Description¶
A mastery criterion is a single criterion — such as a specified number of correct responses or a quality of performance — that defines when learning is complete. If a student fails to meet the required level, the article describes directing the student to remediation such as the 'textbook', the tutor, or other support before retesting. It functions as the decision rule underlying contract grading and mastery-learning program formats.
Design Implications¶
Context¶
Requirements¶
- An explicit performance criterion and a remediation path for students who do not meet it
Constraints¶
Target Learners¶
- university students
Target Learning Goals¶
- demonstrating mastery of defined objectives
Claims¶
Related Elements¶
Examples¶
- Negotiate learning contracts at the start of term and allow test retakes until mastery
- Mastery Based Retesting
- Use Mastery Learning
- Mastery Reassessment
- Competency Based Progression
- Grade Students Based on Demonstrated Learning
- Mastery Based Progression
- Standards-Based Grading
- Exit students from tutoring once they consistently read at the average level for their grade
Key Sources¶
- Fricke, B. G. (1976). Grading by Contract. Memo to the Faculty, n57. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED127854
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Mastery criterion with remediation and retesting |
description |
A mastery criterion is a single criterion — such as a specified number of correct responses or a quality of performance — that defines when learning is complete. |
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by claude/unspecified on 2026-09-25 |
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1 — fricke-1976 |
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