Category Archives: marking accuracy

The multiple limitations of assessment criteria

Sadly, I don’t get as much time as I used to in which to think about assessment. So last Wednesday was a particular joy. First thing in the morning I participated in a fantastic webinar that marked the start of … Continue reading

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When the numbers don’t add up

I am in a (very brief) lull between the Assessment in Higher Education Conference, CAA 2013, masses of work in my ‘day job’ and a determination to both carry on writing papers and to get some time off for walking … Continue reading

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How good is good enough?

Listening to the radio this morning, my attention was drawn to a new medical test with an accuracy of ‘more than 99%’. I was left thinking ‘well, is that good enough?’ and then ‘so is a marking accuracy of 99% … Continue reading

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