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Rolwing  \nQuality Assurance Director World Education Services  \nWES Resources  \nAs part of our mission as a non-profit, we provide valuable resources to the higher education community.  \nOur Research and Training includes:  \n■ World Education News & Reviews (WENR)  \n[wenr.wes.org/](wenr.wes.org/)  \n■ Research Reports  \n[wes.org/partners/research/](wes.org/partners/research/)  \n■ Grade Conversion Guides  \n[applications.wes.org/country-resources/](applications.wes.org/country-resources/)  \n■ Webinars and Workshops  \n[wes.org/partners/events](wes.org/partners/events)  \nWES also offers customized research and training.  \n© World Education Services. All rights reserved.  \nResources for Students and Skilled Immigrants  \nWES Global Talent Bridge  \nESL Tool Kit, Pathways to Success Seminars  \n[globaltalentbridge.org/](globaltalentbridge.org/)  \nWES Advisor  \n[wes.org/advisor-blog/](wes.org/advisor-blog/)  \nFree Degree Equivalency Tool  \n[applications.wes.org/degree-equivalency-tool/](applications.wes.org/degree-equivalency-tool/)  \niGPA Calculator  \n[applications.wes.org/igpa-calculator/](applications.wes.org/igpa-calculator/)  \n© World Education Services. All rights reserved.  \nPresenter  \nKevin F. Rolwing  \nQuality Assurance Director  \nKevin has over 20 years of experience in international education and credential evaluation. He specializes in the education systems of Latin America and Europe, and he gives frequent presentations at national and regional conferences. Kevin was a past participant in the Fulbright International Education Administrators Program in France, and the DAAD Germany Today program for U.S. and Canadian International Educators.  \n© World Education Services. All rights reserved.  \nAgenda  \nPART I: Introduction  \nPART II: Elements and Functions of  \nGrading Scales and Grade Conversions PART III: Sample Grade Conversions  \nPART IV: Q & A  \nPart I:  \nIntroduction  \nWhat Purpose Do Grades Serve?  \n■ Give an indication of the academic strength and performance of the student  \n■ Reflect on effectiveness of the teacher and the school where a student has studied  \n■ Serve as a gatekeeping function for further education and professional licensing  \n■ May serve as inspiration (or may discourage students)  \n© World Education Services. All rights reserved.  \nPart II:  \nElements and Functions of Grading Scales and Grade Conversions  \nTypes of Grading Scales  \n■ Criterion Referenced – grade is based on absolute academic performance standard  \n■ Norm Referenced – grade is based on comparison to other students,“on the curve”  \n■ Percentage Grading – often used in conjunction with exams that are graded on the basis of % of correct answers  \n■ Letter Grades – grades are awarded in broad categories  \n■ Pass/Fail  \n■ Narrative Descriptions  \n© World Education Services. All rights reserved.  \nConverting Grades from  \nOther Countries to U.S. Grades  \n■ The first step is to understand the foreign grading system and to provide U.S. grade equivalents for the grades expressed on an international applicant’s transcript.  \n■ The final step is to create and calculate a U.S. equivalent cumulative GPA, in order to facilitate admissions decisions  \n■ The ultimate objective is to assess for eligibility for undergraduate and graduate admissions  \n© World Education Services. All rights reserved.","cbCailSsjzQ9Cdov","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailSsjzQ9Cdov","pdf",1784554,49,"English","# Agenda\n## Part I: Introduction\n## What Purpose Do Grades Serve?\n# Part II: Elements and Functions of Grading Scales and Grade Conversions\n## Types of Grading Scales\n## Converting Grades from Other Countries to U.S. Grades\n# Part III: Sample Grade Conversions\n# Part IV: Q & A","[{\"question\":\"What purposes do grades serve according to the guide?\",\"answer\":\"Grades indicate students’ academic strength and performance, reflect the effectiveness of teachers and schools, and act as a gatekeeping function for further education and professional licensing. 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