A Study of Factors and the Development of Standardized Assessment Criteria for Clarity and Transparency in Evaluation

Abstract

          This research article aimed to: (1) study the factors influencing the clarity and transparency of assessment criteria in Information Systems courses and (2) design and develop standardized assessment criteria appropriate for Information Systems courses. This study employed a quantitative research approach. The population consisted of undergraduate students enrolled in IS courses. The research instrument was a questionnaire regarding the assessment criteria, and data were collected through Google Forms. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis. The findings revealed that the factors influencing the clarity and transparency of assessment criteria included the use of standardized rubrics, consistency of grading among instructors, diverse and personalized assessments, and the integration of various assessment methods. The results of the multiple regression analysis (Y = 2.063 + 0.389X1 − 0.261X2 − 0.195X3 + 0.749X4) indicated that the integration of diverse assessment methods applied consistently across the class (X4) had a significantly positive impact on the clarity and transparency of assessment criteria. In contrast, grading consistency among instructors (X2) and diverse and personalized assessments (X3) exhibited a negative effect. Therefore, this research proposes guidelines for designing a more appropriate and standardized assessment system to enhance the quality of teaching and improve student learning outcomes in the future.