A Grade-Norming Exercise to Increase Consistency and Perceived Consistency in Grading among Public Speaking Instructors

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Abstract

This study reports the results of a grade-norming training exercise in a mid-Atlantic university.Results show that the training led to greater consistency in grading in the training group compared to the control group. The training group also had higher levels of perceived normative behavior over time. Self-efficacy was related to perceived normative behavior, but time was not a significant predictor.

Authors

• Bessie Lawton, West Chester Univ

• Mary Braz, West Chester Univ