Global exam grading algorithm under fire for suspected bias


The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted exams all over the world, and educational institutions have adapted in a range of ways, from moving tests online to asking students to wear protective gear during testing. Relying on an algorithm to help determine results comes with its own specific risks, researchers warn. — Reuters

NEW YORK: When Colorado high school student Isabel Castaneda checked her final grades for the International Baccalaureate programme in July, she was shocked.

Despite being one of the top-ranking students in her public school, she failed a number of courses – including high-level Spanish, her native language.

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