IAtionary: Marx Scheme

Marx Scheme [MAHRKS skeem] n.

1. A method of scoring tests, papers, and other assignments based on the idea that credit should be given out to candidates as they need it, and that (if handled competently) there should always be enough credit to fulfill everyone's needs
2. A method of avoiding the social tensions created by letter grades; A: Ha! I got an A and you got a C! I must be better than you! B: I sure wish the test had been graded using a Marx Scheme...maybe then you would see that we are all equal to each other, and that these divisions are unjust!
3. An ideology based on the principles of "From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs"

Language of Origin: IBan

Alternate Spelling: Mark Scheme