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|\n| |  |  |  |\n\n| |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Written Prompt ‐‐ Background\u003Cbr> • The Written Prompt Task is a new writing assessment\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>|  |\n| in the CASAS Functional Writing Assessment series. |  |\n| • | The task is to write a narrative response generated |\n|  | by a written essay topic . |\n| • | Takes 45 minutes to one hour |\n| •\u003Cbr>•\u003Cbr>• | \u003Cbr>Holistically scored on a scale of 1 – 5 Diagnostic feedback is provided\u003Cbr>Designed to be computer‐delivered, whenever\u003Cbr>possible\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>4 |\n| |  |\n\n| |\n| --- |\n| Written Prompt ‐‐ Development\u003Cbr> • Target population:\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>|\n| – Advanced adult ESL and ABE learners and workforce participants\u003Cbr>– GED preparation, high school programs, NEDP\u003Cbr>– Transition to post‐secondary |\n| \u003Cbr>• Content of written prompts must be appropriate for both employed and unemployed test takers\u003Cbr>• Developed 10 prompts; selected 5 for US field testing\u003Cbr>• Plan to develop one more prompt\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>5 |\n| |\n\n\n| |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Placement into the Written Prompt\u003Cbr> • In Singapore, placement based on CASAS Reading score\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>|  |  |\n| • CASAS is reviewing Singapore data to determine whether |  |  |\n| – the CASAS Reading score is a good predictor of ability to take the Written Prompt |  |  |\n|  | if |  |\n| – | so, score most | \u003Cbr>6 |\n| |  |  |\n\nand  \nwhat  \nis  \nappropriate  \n| |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| | • | Written Prompt Development Challenges\u003Cbr>Placement into correct test level without immediate scoring especially in middle levels |  |\n| • |  | ,\u003Cbr>Computer‐generated responses vs . handwritten . Is there a bias in scoring? |  |\n| • |  | Keyboarding skills |  |\n| •\u003Cbr>• |  | Directions and tutorial development Consideration of typos in scoring | \u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>7 |\n| |  |  |  |\n\n| |\n| --- |\n| Written Prompt Rubric Development\u003Cbr> • CASAS researched academic essay rubrics\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>|\n| • Wanted continuity with Picture Task rubric |\n| • Created/revised numerous versions |\n| • Issues: Voice/style, key elements, formatting of rubric for holistic scoring |\n| • Scored both Singaporean and US responses |\n| • Developed Scoring Guidelines and Singapore Anchors • Trained WDA staff and part‐time scorers  |\n| – good success rate\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>8 |\n| |\n\n| |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| | • | Providing Diagnostic Feedback\u003Cbr>Holistic scoring with targeted feedback on |  |\n| • |  | relevant aspects of the writing sample Drop‐down menu items AND |  |\n| • |  | Open‐ended comments |  |\n| • |  | Currently trying this out | \u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>9 |\n| |  |  |  |\n\n| |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| | • | CASAS eScoring\u003Cbr>New CASAS eScoring application developed for use in\u003Cbr>available in in about |  |\n| •\u003Cbr>•\u003Cbr>•\u003Cbr>• |  | Singapore; US one year\u003Cbr>Responses uploaded after examinee finishes writing Responses distributed electronically to scorers Remote scoring by two scorers\u003Cbr>Resolution of differing scores coordinated by test |  |\n| • |  | administrator using master scorers\u003Cbr>On","cbCaid2IO2EvopRh","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaid2IO2EvopRh","pdf",264800,12,"English","# Agenda\n## New Written Prompt Task\n## Background and Description\n## Test Administration and Scoring\n## Field test and pilot plans\n## Scoring Exercise\n# Written Prompt - Background\n## Written Prompt - Development\n## Placement into the Written Prompt\n## Written Prompt Development Challenges\n## Written Prompt Rubric Development\n## Providing Diagnostic Feedback\n## CASAS eScoring","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the Written Prompt Task?\",\"answer\":\"It is a new writing assessment developed to evaluate higher-level writing ability through a narrative response generated from a written essay topic.\"},{\"question\":\"How long does the Written Prompt Task take and how is it scored?\",\"answer\":\"It takes 45 minutes to one hour and is holistically scored on a scale of 1–5 with diagnostic feedback provided.\"},{\"question\":\"Who is the target population for the Written Prompt Task?\",\"answer\":\"It targets advanced adult ESL and ABE learners and workforce participants, including GED preparation and learners in high school programs, NEDP, and those transitioning to post-secondary.\"}]","Assessing Advanced Writing Skills Using a Written Prompt - An Overview | PDF"]