A guide to using different grading methods

By @Andrew Platt

April 27, 2024

https://www.loom.com/share/d1fff0096dc54d9d90c5e774182b741a?sid=459542a6-de75-4796-8d03-d99d9eb4ba0f

Overview

Response card grading on Speakable used to be a bit of a mystery. The AI would determine whether a student's response was acceptable based on vague criteria such as "the student answered the teacher's question" and "there shouldn't be too many grammar errors in the response". However, with the introduction of new response card grading features, you now have direct control over how your students' responses are graded. No more guessing about the AI's grading process!

Speakable now lets you customize the grading criteria for your students' responses to prompts. The method you choose should be based on the prompt's complexity and the level of detail you want in the response analysis.

Our Solution

Speakable now has two grading methods for the respond cards (both spoken and written responses)

  1. “Simple” grading Method - pass / fail
  2. “Rubric” grading Method - pass / fail OR percent score

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1. Simple Grading Method

2. Rubric Grading Method

Conclusion

In conclusion, Speakable offers two robust grading methods to customize and optimize the evaluation of students' spoken and written responses. The simple grading method provides a basic, pass/fail grading system that is suitable for most types of prompts, while the rubric grading method allows for a more detailed evaluation particularly useful for longer responses or when targeting specific language use. These grading methods can be personalized to fit specific needs, thus enhancing the objectivity and consistency of the evaluation process.