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ERIC Number: EJ649693
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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ISSN: ISSN-0141-1926
The Effects of Consistency of Performance on A Level Examiners' Judgements of Standards.
Scharaschkin, Alex; Baird, Jo-Anne
British Educational Research Journal, v26 n3 p343-57 Jun 2000
Investigates the effects of consistency of candidates' performance across questions within an examination paper based on examiners' judgments of A level grade-worthiness for biology and sociology examinations. Finds that inconsistent performance produced lower judgments in biology, while very consistent performance was preferred in sociology. Includes references. (CMK)
Descriptors: Biology, Educational Research, Essay Tests, Grading, Higher Education, Reliability, Secondary Education, Sociology, Testing
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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