Can Rubrics Reduce Grading Bias?

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Title:	Can Rubrics Reduce Grading Bias?
Authors:	Goodwin, Bryan¹
Source:	Educational Leadership. May2025, Vol. 82 Issue 8, p6-6. 1p.
Subject Terms:	Scoring rubrics, Evaluation, Education, Decision making, *Learning, Leadership
Abstract:	The article examines whether grading rubrics can effectively reduce bias in how teachers evaluate student work, especially when implicit factors like race or gender are at play. Topics include findings from international and experimental studies on grading bias, the limitations of bias training, and the effectiveness of clear, consistent rubrics in promoting fairer assessments.
Database:	Education Research Complete

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Abstract:	The article examines whether grading rubrics can effectively reduce bias in how teachers evaluate student work, especially when implicit factors like race or gender are at play. Topics include findings from international and experimental studies on grading bias, the limitations of bias training, and the effectiveness of clear, consistent rubrics in promoting fairer assessments.
ISSN:	00131784