Controversial Algorithm: Disparity in Grades between Teacher Assessments and Ofqual's Predictions
August 13, 2020
The UK Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual)'s algorithm, designed to standardize grades for A level and GCSE qualifications, has reportedly produced grades lower than teacher assessments. This disparity appears to be more pronounced in state schools, raising concerns about AI fairness and bias within the educational system. This AI incident maps to the Govern function in HISPI Project Cerebellum Trusted AI Model (TAIM). Ready to help ensure responsible AI governance? JOIN US
- Alleged deployer
- uk-office-of-qualifications-and-examinations-regulation
- Alleged developer
- uk-office-of-qualifications-and-examinations-regulation
- Alleged harmed parties
- a-level-pupils, gcse-pupils, pupils-in-state-schools, underprivileged-pupils
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