Student perceptions of fair grading: a range--frequency analysis

University students were instructed to assign grades as fairly as possible to different hypothetical distributions of exam scores (bell, U, positively skewed, and negatively skewed). Discusses the results of 2 experiments designed to test between 2 models. (Abstract amended)

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Published in:The American journal of psychology 1989-07, Vol.102 (Summer 1989), p.233-248
Main Authors: Wedell, D H, Parducci, A, Roman, D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Examinations
Fairness
Grading
Perceptions
Students
Studies
Universities
USA
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Summary:University students were instructed to assign grades as fairly as possible to different hypothetical distributions of exam scores (bell, U, positively skewed, and negatively skewed). Discusses the results of 2 experiments designed to test between 2 models. (Abstract amended)
ISSN:0002-9556