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March 12, 2026Journal of Nursing Education0 citations

Partial Credit Scoring: A Helping Hand or a Crutch?

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LNLauryn M. NortonJYJean Yockey

Key Points

  • The aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of partial credit scoring in accurately measuring student performance on exams.
  • Implemented a partial credit scoring system in nursing education exams.
  • Compared student performance metrics before and after the scoring method was applied.
  • Analyzed the relationship between scoring method and grade inflation.
  • Partial credit scoring led to improved measurement of student exam performance.
  • There was no evidence of grade inflation resulting from the new scoring system.

Abstract

Partial credit scoring improved student exam performance measurement without evidence of grade inflation. Findings suggest this scoring method supports more accurate assessment, making it a pedagogically sound option for nursing education programs.

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Norton et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b25aca96eeacc4fcec8eb2https://doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20260224-05
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