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Effect of Increased Evaluation Objectivity on Grade Inflation: Precise Grading Rubrics and Rigorously Developed Tests
Krista Alaine White1, Ella Thomas Heitzler
1Author Affiliation: Assistant Professors, Department of Advanced Practice Nursing, Georgetown University, Washington, DC.
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|July 18, 2017
Summary
Implementing objective evaluation methods, like multiple-choice tests and precise rubrics, significantly reduced grade inflation in graduate nursing research courses. This study demonstrates a clear link between assessment objectivity and fairer grading practices.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Educational Assessment
Background:
- Grade inflation is a persistent issue in higher education.
- Objective evaluation methods may mitigate grade inflation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of enhanced evaluation objectivity on grade inflation.
- To assess changes in student grade distributions following revised assessment strategies.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective, comparative study design.
- Introduction of multiple-choice testing and refined grading rubrics.
- Analysis of student grade distributions pre- and post-course revision.
Main Results:
- Statistically significant reduction in grade distribution observed.
- Implementation of objective measures led to narrower grade ranges (U = 4575.0, P < .001).
Conclusions:
- Increasing the objectivity of evaluation methods effectively reduces grade inflation.
- Objective assessments in graduate nursing research courses promote fairer grading outcomes.
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