Beyond Grades

[hank]

It appears that often members on this site are too considerate of personal feelings for those who check in to see grades. Thus, assessors are to easy on their marks and do not hold true to the established rubric.

Is anyone familiar with the J-curve vs. the Bell-curve? This is worth discussing because our site seems to be predominantly grounded in the Bell-curve model. I am not sure this is healthy for the growth and development of officiating.

[FredFan7]

I have readily admitted in the past that I am an easy grader. I guess I have more mercy towards the officials, who officiate an near impossible game at the NFL level.

I also try to grade on the whole game and not just one call. It seems some may be more inclined to grade a crew harshly if they miss a RTP or a hold and disregard the rest of the game.

Just like one teacher may give an essay an "A" while another teacher may give that same essay a "B" I think, while there is a very good rubric. people grade the officials differently.

I will attempt to try and stick to the rubric better while going forward, but I will judge the game as a whole, and not just by one or two calls.

PS--I have no clue what a J curve is.

[hank]

The Bell-curve is a model of normal distribution that has been used for tracking, sorting, grade evaluation and application of practices. The symmetrical distribution of the bell curve consists of the majority of the data set falling in the average or middle of the curve and only 2% of the data set at either extremity.

Therefore:

• Achievement is a function of ability: some officials have it, and some do not
  
• Success is for some-not for all
  
• The system is designed to “sort people out” and identify a limited number of “winners”
  

The J-curve is a distribution model, which does not limit the percentage of officials capable of succeeding. This model is built on the conviction that with proper interpretations of rules over time, there is an unlimited capacity for successful officials. The J-curve refutes the deterministic theory of the bell curve and stresses the significant impact of effective officiating methods. The theory suggests that all officials have equal opportunity to master skills over time.

Therefore:

• Achievement is a function of time and motivation
  
• Improve the system until all or most officials are achieving at a high level
  
• Belief is a self fulfilling prophecy
  

[timdaye]

I was promised there'd be no math when I signed up on this board.

[JugglingReferee]

Sounds like it may be too mathematical for me. So here's a picture of a cat doing math.