Countable Indices of Writing Quality: Their Suitability for Screening-Eligibility Decisions.

Parker, Richard; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ428593

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1991

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Countable Indices of Writing Quality: Their Suitability for Screening-Eligibility Decisions.

Parker, Richard; And Others

Exceptionality: A Research Journal, v2 n1 p1-17 1991

Five countable indices of writing quality were examined for their suitability in making special education screening-eligibility decisions, based on writing samples from 2,160 students. Even the best index was only moderately efficient. "Percentage of words spelled correctly" was best overall, and "percentage of correct word sequences" was best for grades 3-11. (Author/JDD)

Descriptors: Decision Making, Elementary Secondary Education, Eligibility, Evaluation Methods, Handicap Identification, Mild Disabilities, Screening Tests, Special Education, Student Evaluation, Test Validity, Writing (Composition), Writing Skills, Writing Tests

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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