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THE PROGRADE SYSTEM
THE FAST, COMPLETE, EASY TO USE GRADING PROGRAM
FOR EDUCATORS
A Message From the Author of THE PROGRADE SYSTEM:
It is truly a pleasure to get so many fine comments about the
PROGRADE SYSTEM from users of the programs. When I first
conceived of the SYSTEM, I wanted to make a program that would be
FAST and USEFUL to educators. So many grading programs or
spreadsheets do grades, but they make more work than they save.
I wanted a grading program that a teacher could use to enter
grades as quickly as could be done into a traditional gradebook--
flipping through a stack of papers and quickly recording grades.
I also wanted to make a program that was as easy as possible to
learn but sophisticated enough to meet rigorous grading
requirements and to provide whatever information the teacher
might need, in as positive a light as possible.
I am sincerely glad that I have been able to provide this SYSTEM
to you and am glad that it can save you some effort and make your
clerical life just a little easier, and your teaching just a
little more enjoyable. We will all benefit from this--
students and teachers alike.
One thing that I did not foresee when I created the SYSTEM was
that STUDENTS would like the system, too. It is rewarding to hear
that many students are actually motivated to work harder when
they can see their grades so fairly and clearly shown to them,
and that they actually are pleased to see their grade reports.
Hopefully teachers will not use these reports as punishments in
any way. They can be wonderful, positive instruments.
We have found that the teachers that issue grade reports to
students about every week or two see the most positive impacts of
the PROGRADE SYSTEM because of the strongly reinforcing nature of
the reports. The program is not to be considered a mere
calculator for the end of the term. Frequently, positively, and
constructively used, it has been shown to INCREASE STUDENT
performance.
Please -- we'd be delighted to hear from you about how you use
the PROGRADE SYSTEM within your class environment, as there are
many ways in which it CAN be used.
Once again, thank YOU for your comments, your ideas, and your
continued enthusiastic support.
THANK YOU FOR USING THE PROGRADE SYSTEM!
THE AUTHOR REQUESTS A $45 FEE FOR USE OF THE PROGRAM.
PLEASE BE FAIR AND CONSIDER THE AUTHOR.
If you use the PROGRADE SYSTEM for long, you will notice
several things. First of all, your students may show an
improvement in their performance because of the prompt feedback
that the SYSTEM can provide. Parents may praise you for the
thorough reports that you can give. And your family and friends
will rejoice -- no more end of the term "grading" -- it's
always done and up to date with little effort.
Please -- the author worked long and hard writing and having this
program field tested. He is an educator like yourself, and is
asking for your help. Send what you can; it will be truly
appreciated.
Please -- it is a violation of copyright law to use this program
without registering. And even more-- it's just not fair to the
author. Think about how much benefit YOU get weekly from this
program! Registered users who update their program will receive
professionally packaged software, diskette case, printed manual,
and most recent program versions automatically sent. In
addition, registered users can earn a $10 finder's fee by
convincing any other user to register also. Details of this
program are sent upon registration.
PLEASE USE THE ORDER/REGISTRATION FORM IN THE BEGIN PROGRAM TO
PROPERLY REGISTER OR TO OBTAIN UPDATED VERSIONS.
Thank you from the author,
WILLIAM E. PEACE P.O. BOX 627 SOUTH DENNIS, MA 02660
Your comments and suggestions are more than welcome.
TO LEARN TO USE THE PROGRADE SYSTEM, TYPE READNOW