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Equitable Grading Practices in Physical Therapist Education: A Case Report.

Shannon Richardson¹, Monica Dial¹, Janet Kneiss¹

¹Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, College of Saint Mary, Omaha, Nebraska, USA.

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Summary

Equitable grading in physical therapist education, using strategies like no-zero policies and formative assessments, improved outcomes for struggling learners. This approach supports diverse students and enhances overall academic success in physical therapy programs.

Keywords:

Assessment Diversity Equity Grading practices

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Physical Therapy
Educational Assessment

Background:

Traditional grading in physical therapist education often hinders mastery and accurate competency assessment.
Existing grading practices can create inequities for learners from diverse backgrounds.
Optimizing learning requires acknowledging and supporting learners' unique starting points.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide guidance and recommendations for implementing equitable grading practices in academic physical therapist programs.
To explore the impact of equitable grading on learner outcomes and academic success.
To address inequities in assessment within professional education.

Main Methods:

A 2-year implementation of five equitable grading strategies in a Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
Strategies included eliminating zero grades, allowing late submissions, using low-stakes formative assessments, weighting end-of-course assessments heavily, and offering a preparatory anatomy course.
Focus on mastery of skill and content, with summative assessments for final grades and actionable feedback.

Main Results:

Varied learner responses, with some experiencing increased stress and others reduced anxiety.
Faculty reported increased workloads but recognized benefits for learners.
Median final grades showed minimal overall change, but struggling learners demonstrated significantly improved outcomes and retention.
Equitable grading practices were found to level the playing field for diverse learners.

Conclusions:

Implementation of equitable grading in a Doctor of Physical Therapy program offers valuable insights for other institutions.
Equitable assessment practices are crucial for enabling learners from diverse backgrounds to succeed.
Increased diversity in physical therapy, supported by equitable practices, can help reduce health disparities.