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Haven, Mary Jo; And Others – 1987
In order to facilitate the decentralization of the Illinois writing assessment program, this handbook describes and provides materials for writing assessment training workshops. The first of the nine sections in the handbook gives a general overview of the Illinois Writing Assessment. The second section, on training for assessment, describes…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Expository Writing, Holistic Evaluation
Nyberg, Verner R.; Nyberg, Adell M. – 1982
The Alberta Essay Scales were developed to assist teachers in the grading of essays. They represent a standard based on written compositions at the 12th grade level in 1964 to be compared with current composition writing achievement. A scale for mechanics in English and one for writing style and content are defined through model essays and…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Expository Writing, Foreign Countries, Grade 12
Nyberg, Verner R.; Nyberg, Adell M. – 1982
The supplementary information on "Alberta Essay Scales: Models" presented here includes similar models to employ in grading essays, the background and development of the scales, and the rationale for developing two scales of English mechanics and style/content. A standard is presented for evaluating current writing achievement by…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Expository Writing, Foreign Countries, Grade 12