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Traditional grading may disadvantage some students. Alternative methods like specifications grading and labor-based grading offer more equitable ways to assess learning outcomes and ensure student success.

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Area of Science:

Nursing Education
Educational Assessment

Background:

Traditional grading methods, such as points accumulation and averaging, may perpetuate inequities by favoring privileged students.
Equity-based grading that prioritizes learning is recommended to create a more just educational environment.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore and evaluate alternative grading strategies in undergraduate and graduate nursing courses.
To assess the potential of specifications grading and labor-based grading for equitable evaluation of learning outcomes.

Main Methods:

Faculty implemented specifications grading and labor-based grading in nursing courses.
Faculty and student feedback on these alternative grading practices were collected and reviewed.
Specifications grading allows learners to choose grades and assignments, with opportunities for revision.
Labor-based grading is suitable for writing-intensive courses, focusing on the iterative process and skill development.

Main Results:

Learners successfully achieved course learning outcomes in the implemented alternative grading systems.
Both faculty and students reported satisfaction with the alternative grading experiences.
Specifications grading facilitated demonstration of learning outcomes and allowed for assignment revision.
Labor-based grading provided a fair structure for evaluating writing skills and student progress.

Conclusions:

Specifications grading and labor-based grading show promise as equitable methods for assessing student achievement of learning outcomes.
These alternative grading approaches can enhance fairness and satisfaction in nursing education.