Partial Credit Scoring: A Helping Hand or a Crutch?

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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Journal of Nursing Education
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2026-03-09
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https://doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20260224-05
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Educational Assessment and Pedagogy
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Partial Credit Scoring: A Helping Hand or a Crutch?

Jean Yockey, Lauryn M. Norton
Journal of Nursing Education
Educational Assessment and Pedagogy
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Partial Credit Scoring: A Helping Hand or a Crutch?

Jean Yockey, Lauryn M. Norton
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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.

Journal of Nursing Education
University of South Dakota (US)
Quality Education
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Educational Assessment and Pedagogy
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Partial Credit Scoring: A Helping Hand or a Crutch? — Jean Yockey, Lauryn M. Norton · Journal of Nursing Education (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS