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.  With the
     inclusion of cooperative learning grading as an option in the
     PROGRADE SYSTEM, you can now not only motivate individuals, but
     also the groups in which they are working.

     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; doing so will considerably weaken the
     impact that positive and constructive use of grading can have.  If
     we have to grade, at least we should make it ACCOMPLISH SOMETHING.
     Frequently, positively, and constructively used, PROGRADE has been
     shown to INCREASE STUDENT performance.  Group performance can be
     improved by use of the team reports feature of the SYSTEM.

     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 $48 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 you to be fair.  Your registration 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.


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