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Writing Assessment in Maryland.

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Hermann, Faith; Williams, Paul L. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1984

The Maryland Functional Writing Program is designed to increase student performance in writing through improved instructional and assessment procedures. The Declared Competencies Index lists two writing goals supported by 39 objectives. A combination of direct and indirect writing assessment is used. (DWH)

Descriptors: Essay Tests, Functional Literacy, Grade 7, Grade 9

Writing Assessment in Illinois.

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Chapman, Carmen Woods; And Others – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1984

The Illinois Inventory of Educational Progress (IIEP) writing assessment is designed to assess students' knowledge and skills on curricular benchmarks. The Rating Guide for Functional Writing is criterion-referenced. The IIEP is neither mandated by statute nor connected to graduation requirements. Randomly selected students are tested each year.…

Descriptors: Criterion Referenced Tests, Educational Assessment, Elementary Secondary Education, Essay Tests