The National Study of Writing Instruction - University at Albany
The National Study of Writing Instruction - University at Albany
The National Study of Writing Instruction - University at Albany
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If so, please specify: __________________<br />
Wh<strong>at</strong> proportion, if any, <strong>of</strong> the results for th<strong>at</strong> exam will be<br />
based on open-ended questions th<strong>at</strong> require students to write a<br />
written response?<br />
___None, the exam is all multiple choice.<br />
____A percent <strong>of</strong> the grade is based on open-ended questions.<br />
Please specify the %: _____%<br />
Does the exam require any writing <strong>of</strong> paragraph length or<br />
longer?<br />
___ No, all responses are short answer.<br />
___ Yes, the exam requires <strong>at</strong> least a paragraph <strong>of</strong> writing.<br />
If the exam requires writing, please describe the types <strong>of</strong> questions<br />
th<strong>at</strong> require any writing in the high stakes tests these students will<br />
take.<br />
As a result <strong>of</strong> the exam, to wh<strong>at</strong> extent do you (circle one in each<br />
row):<br />
Provide instruction on how to respond to<br />
particular kinds <strong>of</strong> questions th<strong>at</strong> appear on the<br />
exam?<br />
Spend class time on sample questions from old<br />
exams or commercial practice m<strong>at</strong>erials?<br />
Focus student writing primarily on the types <strong>of</strong><br />
writing on the exam?<br />
Teach students the rubrics or scoring systems<br />
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