Scoring methods for responsive and extensive writing

Scoring methods for responsive and extensive writing

1. Holistic scoring

   • Fast evaluation, standards and emphasize strengths.

2. Primary trait scoring

3. Analytic scoring

   • Organization, logical development of ideas, grammar, punctuation/spelling/mechanics and style and quality of expression.

4. Beyond scoring: responding to extensive writing

   • Assessing initial stages of the process of composing
     • These are for self, peer and teacher Focus on the main idea Introductory paragraph Clarify the main idea and organization Ignore errors
   • Assessing later stages of the process of composing
     • Specific clarity and strength main ideas. Focus on the grammar. Citation resources. Focus on clarity.