Enhancing Fairness in Coursework Assessment using the Simmarks App

Abstract

Coursework consists of a variety of technical tasks and assignments designed to measure students' emotional and psychomotor abilities, which are critical components of student evaluation. Some of the homework relies on the lecturer's subjective evaluations, which may result in variable mark distributions across various student groups. To address this issue, a scoring rubric is established to provide scores for each domain and criterion need. Despite this, large differences in ratings exist, owing to assessors' failure to refer to suitable domain criteria throughout evaluations. The SimMarks App was created to let users to set domain criteria prior to conducting assessments, assuring reliable score simulations and identifying any difficulties. Testing has shown the app's feasibility, efficacy, and use. It performed commands with greater than 90% accuracy, and the intended user evaluated its usability as good. The average score error margin is barely 1.1 marks. The app's success is primarily due to the use of the ADDIE paradigm throughout development. As the SimMarks App evolves, it is prepared for widespread use, resulting in more accurate and consistent evaluations.