(re)writing history: scoring ged social studies test extended responses
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Presented at VAILL 2014 in Radford, Virginia. Explanation of scoring with practice to prepare your students to write an extended response on the GED Social Studies Test.TRANSCRIPT
Six Volunteers Needed for a GAME!
(Re)Writing History
Scoring GED® Social Studies Test Extended Responses
VAILL, Radford UniversityJuly 17, 2014
Meagen Farrell
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Agenda
1. Anatomy of the Social Studies (SS) Extended Response (ER).
2. Dissecting the Rubric: Three Traits.3. He Writes, HE SCORES!
Rules for the Road
• Stay with the group! Don’t get distracted by your mobile device or side conversations.
• Questions? Yes, please! Just raise your hand.
Anatomy of the Reasoning through Language Arts
(RLA) Extended Response (ER)
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Writing Constructed Responses
Reasoning through
Language ArtsScience
Social Studies Mathematical Reasoning
Block 7:Friday, 9:45-11:15
Science Short Answer
SS ER Item Sampler
Source: GED Testing Service
Content from Where?
Reasoning through
Language ArtsScience
Social Studies Mathematical Reasoning
Real World Scenariosfrom College &
Workforce Contexts
Erasable 8.5”x14” Noteboard
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Similar products for prep:• Dry erase sheets. • Fine point erasable mar
kers.
Learn to Teach Technology SkillsBlocks 5 & 6: Thursday, 3:00-6:15pmTeaching Your Students Technology 101
for Computer-Based GED® Testing
What is the TASK?
Source: GED Testing Service
What are test takers asked to DO?“In your response, develop an argument about how the
author’s position in her letter reflects the enduring issue expressed in the excerpt from Thomas Jefferson. Incorporate relevant and specific evidence from the excerpt, the letter, and your own knowledge of the enduring issue and the circumstances surrounding the case to support your analysis.
“Type your response in the box below. You should expect to spend up to 25 minutes in planning, drafting, and editing your response.”
Questions?
Dissecting the Rubric:Three Traits
SS Extended Response Scoring RubricTRAIT POINTS
Analyzing Arguments and Citing Evidence
2
Development of Ideas and Structure
1
Clarity and Convention 1
TOTAL 4 x 2 = 8
Quick Review of the SS ER
How much time does a test taker have to “plan, draft and edit” their SS extended response?
Where does GED Testing Service get the content for the extended response stimulus?
What are the THREE traits scored on the SS extended response?
What is the point value for each trait?…multiplied by two for a total of ____ points.
“He Writes,HE SCORES!”
Read the ER Text
• How long did it take YOU to read?• How long do you think it would take your
STUDENTS?
If you finish early, SILENTLY consider how you would respond to this task.
Trait 1: Analyzing Arguments & Citing Evidence
DESCRIPTION SCORE
Generates a text-based argument, analyzing the validity of claims in the text, referencing specific evidence
2
Generates an argument with some evidence, simple or partial analysis
1
Lack analysis (only summary), cites minimal evidence, lacks purpose
0
It’s Time to Play…
INTRODUCING our JUDGES!
SCORE
Let’s Welcome Our Contestants!
SCORE
Test-Taker Anchor Response 1
What do the JUDGES say?
SCORE
Test-Taker Anchor Response 1
Score & Annotations from the GED® Testing Service Subject Matter Expert! SCOR
E
Test-Taker Anchor Response 6
What do the JUDGES say?
SCORE
Test-Taker Anchor Response 6
Score & Annotations from the GED® Testing Service Subject Matter Expert! SCOR
E
Test-Taker Anchor Response 9
What do the JUDGES say?
SCORE
Test-Taker Anchor Response 9
Score & Annotations from the GED® Testing Service Subject Matter Expert! SCOR
E
THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!
SCORE
Now it’s YOUR turn!
Trait 2: Development of Ideas and Organizational Structure
DESCRIPTION SCORE
Developed ideas with supporting details, formal style, some structure, chooses precise words
1
Little elaboration on main idea, unclear progression, informal style
0
Trait 3: Clarity & Command of Standard English Conventions
DESCRIPTION SCORE
Varied sentence structure, some errors in mechanics do not distract from comprehension
1
Consistent flaws that interfere with comprehension
0
Find a Partner• Re-read Anchor Response 6.• Take a few minutes silently to score the
passage on: – TRAIT 2: Development of Ideas and
Organizational Structure.– TRAIT 3: Clarity and Command of Standard
English Conventions• Once both partners have finished scoring,
compare your scores and cite specific evidence to support your choices.
What Scores Did You Give? WHY?
Final Questions?
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