"Attendance Grade Link" challenges the common practice of linking attendance to academic grades, questioning whether mandatory attendance truly reflects academic commitment or unfairly penalizes students facing external challenges.
The book investigates the correlation between attendance and learning outcomes, highlighting that simply showing up doesn't guarantee mastery of the material.
It also examines how attendance-based grading disproportionately affects marginalized students, those with disabilities, and those juggling work or family responsibilities, raising concerns about educational equity.
This book explores the historical roots of strict attendance policies, tracing their evolution and integration into grading systems.
The unique value of this book lies in translating research findings into practical recommendations for educators and policymakers, offering alternative assessment strategies and policy changes for a more equitable system.
The book progresses logically, first introducing fundamental concepts, then analyzing research on attendance and academic performance, followed by examining equity implications, and finally offering recommendations for creating fairer grading systems.
