Glossary G

Glossary G

Grade equivalent score is defined as a standardized test score that describes a pupil's performance on a scale based upon grade in school and month in grade; most commonly misinterpreted score; indicates pupil's level of performance relative to pupils in his/her own grade.

graded exposure refers to gradual exposure of a subject to a feared situation.

Graded potential refers to membrane potential that varies in magnitude and does not follow the all-or-none law

Grades refer to symbols or numbers used by teachers to represent a pupil's achievement in a subject area.

Gradient of flow is term in an optic flow pattern - a gradient is created by movement of an observer through the environment. The "Gradient" refers to the fact that the optic flow is rapid in the foreground and becomes slower as distance from the observer increases.

Grading is defined as the process of judging the quality of a pupil's performance.

Grading of tumors is defined as a method of evaluating the malignant features of brain tumors. The Grading is from 1 to 4, with a grade 1 tumor representing a slow-growing tumor accompanied by few neuropsychological deficits. Grades 2 and 3 represent intermediate rates of growth and neuropsychological dysfunction. Grade 4 tumors are fast growing and typically have a poor prognosis for recovery.

Grading system refers to the process by which a teacher arrives at the symbol or number that is used to represent a pupil's achievement in a subject area.