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Teaching in Higher Ed

Grading exams with integrity

Oct 1, 2015
28:02

Bonni and Dave Stachowiak share about ways to reduce the potential for introducing bias while grading exams.

PODCAST NOTES

Grading exams with Integrity

In today’s episode, Dave Stachowiak and I share about ways to reduce the potential for introducing bias while grading exams.

Risks of bias in grading exams

Techniques to reduce potential bias

  • Blind grading (sticky notes, LMS-based, etc.)
  • Grade by question, not exam
  • Inner-rater reliability practices
  • Block time for grading during peak energy hours
  • Be transparent and over-communicate your practices and rationale
  • *** Re-grade the earlier exams, to avoid what Dave spoke about…

Recommendations

Bonni recommends:

Asking your students what they want to listen to before class

Coming Home, by Leon Bridges

Dave recommends:

Coaching for Leaders episode #211: How to be productive and present

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