Assessing Writing Writing Moderation/Calibration Process: The criteria can be based on holistic or

analytical rating scales. The best way to achieve inter-rater is to practice. Start early
Some teachers find that the best approach is to write a sample answer and then
analyze the elements of that answer.
There are two types of writing: free writing and guided writing.
in the academic year by employing the marking criteria in non-test situations.
This has the benefit of making students more aware of ways in which they can edit
and improve their writing.

Guided writing is a bridge between objective and subjective formats. This task
requires teachers to be very clear about what they expect students to do.
 One paragraph, a 250-word essay, a letter etc. Keywords:
 Particular information in the prompt, i.e. three causes and effects, two
supporting details etc.
 Similarly, specify the discourse pattern(s)
 Since guided writing depends on the students manipulation of the information
provided, (an opinion, an inference, or a prediction)

Free Writing: The goal for teachers is to elicit products from students of different 1.
ability levels.
2.
 The use of multiple raters is especially important in evaluating free writing.
3.
 Decide to use holistic, analytical or a combinarían
 If using a band scale, adjust it to the task. 4.
Writing Assessment Scales: Holistic marking and Analytical marking. 5.

Holistic marking is based on the marker's total impression of the essay as a whole.
It’s most successful using scales of a limited range (i.e. from 0-6).

Analytical Marking Scales : Is where “raters provide separate assessments for each of a
number of aspects of performance”

Selecting the Appropriate Marking Scale: Depends the context in which a teacher
works.
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