ERIC Number: EJ1412057
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 42
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Examining Teacher Support for Grading Equity
Sarah Ruth Morris; Robert Anthony Maranto; Sarah Clark McKenzie
Journal of Research in Education, v32 n2 p1-42 2023
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 determinants of support for grading equity practices. Liberal and moderate-leaning teachers are more likely to favor grading equity, in contrast with their conservative counterparts. Additionally, elementary-level teachers, core and programmatic teachers, and educators with advanced degrees demonstrated heightened support for equitable grading. Personal responsibility levels and years of teaching experience do not significantly associate with support. This research contributes to the discourse on equitable grading, offering valuable insights and directions for future studies.
Descriptors: Public School Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Grading, Equal Education, Political Attitudes, Elementary School Teachers, Educational Attainment, Teacher Responsibility, Teaching Experience, Ideology, Teacher Characteristics
Eastern Educational Research Association. George Watson, Marshall University, One John Marshall Drive, College of Education and Professional Development, Huntington, WV 25755. e-mail: eerajournal@gmail.com; Web site: http://www.eeraorganization.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Arkansas
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