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Learnosity have developed a powerful new rubrics (marking) engine that will be launched by Gavin Cooney, CEO, at the ATP Conference in Phoenix this week.

We are delighted to release these new marking schemes which will allow for better, more flexible marking, some examples of which are shown below.

Marking Interface

• The solution supports single, double marking and 'n' marking. 
• Markers log on to a secure web interface to view the tests assigned to them.
• Different markers can be assigned entire tests, certain questions or sections of the tests.
• A second marker will not have access to the marks/feedback provided by the first marker. 
• Once the second marker has given a grade or some feedback the exam will no longer be available for another marker.

The table below outlines the feedback types and how they can be displayed to the candiate.

Sample Marking Options

Our marking schemes are very flexible and marking can be implemented in practically every way.  Below are some popular marking schemes that give a flavour of what is possible.  Marks can be assigned to each individual question or to a group of questions. 

Single Criteria

In the example shown here, a marker listens online to three responses, then determines which grade best reflects the student’s overall performance and just clicks the radio button to apply that grade in respect of the 3 answers.

Audio Feedback

In this example markers listen to the audio response and then give a score out of 10 (or any other number).  Written comment and/or audio feedback can also be left for the student.  This can be very useful for addressing particular issues, for example, a candidate that may tend to mis-pronounce a particular word.

Multiple Criteria

This enables the marker to listen to the response and then assign an individual grade for each of a number of elements.  For a language assignment these may be based on fluency, comprehensibility and coherence. 

Checkboxes

By using checkboxes, innovative assessments can be created where a candidate listens to a story and then retells that story as best they can.  The marker uses check boxes to indicate if key elements were included in the student’s versions.  Scores are based then on the numbers of boxes that have been checked. 

Showing the marking scheme (Rubric)

By clicking the (i) icon, markers and students can view the description of each grade and the requirements needed to achieve a particular grade.  The option to show the information to candiates can be disabled.

If you would like to talk to us about your marking requirements, please do Contact Us.