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How good are my grades?

D W Chambers1

  • 1Department of Community Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific, San Francisco, CA 94115.

Journal of Dental Education
|October 1, 1988
PubMed
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A new grading effectiveness metric, the Qa statistic, estimates the proportion of correctly graded students. Increased testing slightly improves grading accuracy, offering a practical tool for educational measurement.

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Area of Science:

  • Educational Measurement
  • Psychometrics
  • Quantitative Psychology

Background:

  • Existing methods for quantifying grading effectiveness are limited, often applicable only in specific scenarios.
  • Current techniques in educational measurement lack robust theoretical and computational foundations for general grading effectiveness assessment.
  • There is a need for a reliable index to evaluate the grading effectiveness of tests and evaluation systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose and analyze the Qa statistic as a novel measure for grading effectiveness.
  • To extend the concept of standard error of measurement to assess the proportion of correctly graded students.
  • To provide a practical, computer-generated report for evaluating grading accuracy.

Main Methods:

  • The study introduces the Qa statistic, calculated using observed student scores, score reliability, and instructor-defined grade cutoffs.

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  • A computer-generated Qa report was developed and analyzed for its practical application.
  • Data from 60 grading situations were used to evaluate the statistic's performance.

    • Main Results:

    • The Qa statistic provides an estimated proportion of correctly graded students, integrating key measurement parameters.
    • Analysis of 60 grading situations indicated that increasing the amount of testing yields minor improvements in the proportion of correctly graded students.
    • The proposed Qa report offers a concise, one-page summary of grading effectiveness.

    Conclusions:

    • The Qa statistic offers a viable and theoretically sound alternative for quantifying grading effectiveness in educational settings.
    • The findings suggest that while increased testing offers marginal benefits, the Qa statistic provides a more direct measure of grading accuracy.
    • The Qa statistic and its associated report have practical implications for improving the reliability and validity of student assessments.