REC-CBM: Rubric-Aware Error-Correction Concept Bottleneck Models for Trustworthy Open-Ended Grading
Researchers propose REC-CBM, a novel machine learning model that combines concept bottleneck models with rubric-aware error correction to automate open-ended educational grading while maintaining transparency and interpretability. Unlike black-box LLM systems, REC-CBM allows educators to verify scoring decisions through human-interpretable concept reasoning, addressing the growing need for trustworthy automated grading in educational settings.