This paper introduces AMMORE, a new dataset of 53,000 math open-response question-answer pairs from Rori, a mathematics learning platform used by middle and high school students in several African countries. Using this dataset, we conducted two experiments to evaluate the use of large language models (LLM) for grading particularly challenging…

In England, examinations for general qualifications (GCSE, AS and A level) were cancelled in summer 2020 and summer 2021 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and replaced with contingency measures involving teacher judgements. For summer 2020, the intention was to calculate grades using rankings provided by centres, prior attainment data for the…

We identify systematic differences in ninth-grade teachers' effects on students' course grades in their class (ninth-grade grade value-add), their persistent effects on students' grades in the same subject of the next grade (tenth-grade grade value-add, representing effectiveness at academic preparation), and mismatch between the grades they give…

Specifications grading is a relatively recent approach to assessing student learning. In this approach, students make progress toward completion of a course by demonstrating mastery of specific skills or material. The assessment tools are short, frequent exercises that can be attempted multiple times until mastered. This contrasts with the…

In this mixed-methods study, inservice and preservice teachers (n = 173) responded to a survey about using grading practices to address student classroom conduct, and 73 reflected further in writing. Many supported some use of grades to manage students, and those in favor tended toward more traditional beliefs about teaching, oriented around…

Traditional grading methods have faced criticism for potentially exacerbating educational disparities, leading to the proposal of grading equity practices as a remedy (Feldman, 2019). We conducted an analysis with survey data from 506 Arkansas public school teachers, utilizing an Ordinary Least Squares (OSL) regression. Our findings illuminate key…

Online assessment is a new introduction in many developing countries during the COVID-19 pandemic, including Malaysia, Lithuania, and Spain. The current study conducted a phenomenology study to probe insights about fairness in online assessment. The interview data were interpreted from the perspective of social psychology theory that emphasizes…

National assessments can be used to explore the strictness of teachers in grading students by comparing student grades to their scores on standardised tests. Several factors influence teacher-given grades, including student gender, school type, geographical regions, and socioeconomic status. In this paper, we used data from the Italian institute…

This study assessed the impact of COVID-19 on secondary teachers' assessment, grading, and reporting practices in south Florida. The study included a review of the literature on the history of traditional versus criterion-based grading and reporting; accountability and equity in grading prior to COVID-19; challenges in implementing alternative…

As teachers implement a diverse repertoire of assessment methods to gather information about students' progress, they may recognise shortfalls in their own assessment skills. These perceived growth areas may be productive targets for future professional learning. To quantify any discrepancies between teachers' self-reported assessment use needs…

ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI in 2022, is a powerful AI tool with potential benefits and challenges in education. It supports personalized learning, enhances writing skills, and streamlines tasks like grading. However, concerns about plagiarism, academic integrity, and reduced critical thinking remain. Educators can address these issues by teaching…

Responding to growing interests in alternative assessment practices, this article examines ungrading in two composition courses at a public university classified as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, detailing its implementation by two instructors in an Accelerated Learning Program composition class and a standalone composition class. Utilizing…

School policies regarding homework and grading are among the most controversial areas of education reform. This quantitative study investigates differences in various stakeholders' perspectives on these important issues. A survey with common items related to homework and grading policies was administered to all parents/families, teachers,…

Artificial intelligence (AI) in programming teaching is something that still has to be explored, since in this area assessment tools that allow grading the students work are the most common ones, but there are not many tools aimed toward providing feedback to the students in the process of creating their program. In this work a small sized…

A large body of evidence shows that many ungrading practices are as good or better than conventional approaches at supporting learning outcomes. Much of the research on student perceptions of ungrading, however, is based on individual case studies which, although informative, are often anecdotal, not systematically implemented, and tend to…