Definitions
- Referring to the process of re-evaluating a test or exam and assigning new scores. - Talking about correcting errors or mistakes in the original scoring process. - Describing the act of reviewing and adjusting scores based on new information or criteria.
- Referring to the process of re-evaluating a piece of work or assignment and assigning a new grade. - Talking about correcting errors or mistakes in the original grading process. - Describing the act of reviewing and adjusting grades based on new information or criteria.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve the process of re-evaluating and assigning new scores or grades.
- 2Both can be done to correct errors or mistakes in the original scoring or grading process.
- 3Both can be done to adjust scores or grades based on new information or criteria.
What is the difference?
- 1Focus: Rescoring is more focused on the numerical score, while regrading is more focused on the letter grade.
- 2Scope: Rescoring is typically done for tests or exams, while regrading can be done for any type of graded work or assignment.
- 3Process: Rescoring involves recalculating the scores based on the original answers, while regrading involves re-evaluating the work itself and assigning a new grade.
- 4Timing: Rescoring is typically done immediately after the initial grading, while regrading can be done at any time, even after the grades have been submitted.
- 5Usage: Rescoring is less common than regrading and is typically used in academic or testing contexts.
Remember this!
Rescoring and regrading are synonyms that refer to the process of re-evaluating and assigning new scores or grades. The main difference between them is their focus, scope, process, timing, and usage. Rescoring is more focused on the numerical score, typically done for tests or exams, and involves recalculating the scores based on the original answers. Whereas, regrading is more focused on the letter grade, can be done for any type of graded work or assignment, involves re-evaluating the work itself and assigning a new grade, and can be done at any time, even after the grades have been submitted.
