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Automated Grading: The Fairness, Reliability, and Validity of AI Grades

A study of over 15,000 accounting exam scripts found that automated long-essay scoring (ALES) shows fair agreement with human graders but its confidence index has weak predictive value. The authors recommend a hybrid human-in-the-loop approach and task-based validation for high-stakes professional assessments.

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Automated Grading: The Fairness, Reliability, and Validity of AI Grades
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  • ALES evaluated on 15,000+ scripts from professional accounting exams.
  • AI grades show high ±1 point agreement but CI is a poor predictor of accuracy.
  • Rare AI grading failures concentrated on specific tasks.
  • Advocates for human oversight and careful deployment in professional contexts.

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