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Tollefson, Nona; Tracy, D. B. – 1979
The validity and reliability of essay scores were examined by comparing the mean scores assigned to good and poor quality essay responses of different lengths written by high school sophomores. In-service and pre-service social studies teachers graded essay responses to a test question requiring knowledge of the Constitutional provisions for…
Descriptors: Essay Tests, Essays, Evaluation Criteria, High Schools
