ERIC Number: EJ882795
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010-Feb
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ISSN: ISSN-0305-5698
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Speed Isn't Everything: A Study of Examination Marking
Nadas, Rita; Suto, Irenka
Educational Studies, v36 n1 p115-118 Feb 2010
The question of whether marking speed is related to marking accuracy is important for training examiners and planning realistic marking schedules. We explored marking speed in the context of a past examination for an international biology qualification for 14- to 16-year-olds. Forty-two markers with differing backgrounds experimentally marked 23 diverse examination questions. All responded to questionnaires about times taken to mark two of four samples of candidate responses. We demonstrated a positive practice effect for inexperienced markers, who became significantly faster during the course of their marking whilst maintaining their accuracies; there was no clear trade-off between speed and accuracy. The benefits of marking practice and background experience are distinct phenomena. To improve accuracy, longer term investments in education and experience are needed. (Contains 1 table.)
Descriptors: Secondary School Science, Science Tests, Biology, Examiners, Error Correction, Time Management, Pacing, Standards, Adjustment (to Environment), Experience
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Secondary Education
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Language: English
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