(Re)Writing History: Scoring GED Social Studies Test Extended Responses
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The document outlines a training session on scoring the GED® social studies test extended responses, emphasizing the anatomy of the responses, rubric traits, and guidelines for teachers. Participants learn to analyze student responses based on argument development, clarity, and adherence to conventions while engaging in practice exercises. The session aims to equip educators with skills to effectively teach and assess adult learners preparing for the GED® test.
(Re)Writing History: Scoring GED Social Studies Test Extended Responses
- 1. Six Volunteers Needed for a GAME!
- 2. (Re)Writing History Scoring GED® Social Studies Test Extended Responses VAILL, Radford University July 17, 2014
- 3. Meagen Farrell Author, consultant GED® Test prep instructor trainer @farrellink Facebook.com/farrell.ink Farrellink.com
- 4. My Two Cents on Teaching Adults Farrellink.com/blog
- 6. Agenda 1. Anatomy of the Social Studies (SS) Extended Response (ER). 2. Dissecting the Rubric: Three Traits. 3. He Writes, HE SCORES!
- 7. Rules for the Road • Stay with the group! Don’t get distracted by your mobile device or side conversations. • Questions? Yes, please! Just raise your hand.
- 8. Anatomy of the Reasoning through Language Arts (RLA) Extended Response (ER) Photo Source: Flickr User Hey Paul Studios
- 9. Writing Constructed Responses Reasoning through Language Arts Science Social Studies Mathematical Reasoning Block 7: Friday, 9:45-11:15 Science Short Answer
- 10. SS ER Item Sampler Source: GED Testing Service
- 11. Content from Where? Reasoning through Language Arts Science Social Studies Mathematical Reasoning
- 12. Erasable 8.5”x14” Noteboard Photo Source: GED Testing Service Similar products for prep: • Dry erase sheets. • Fine point erasable markers.
- 13. Learn to Teach Technology Skills Blocks 5 & 6: Thursday, 3:00-6:15pm Teaching Your Students Technology 101 for Computer-Based GED® Testing
- 14. What is the TASK? Source: GED Testing Service
- 15. What are test takers asked to DO? “In your response, develop an argument about how the author’s position in her letter reflects the enduring issue expressed in the excerpt from Thomas Jefferson. Incorporate relevant and specific evidence from the excerpt, the letter, and your own knowledge of the enduring issue and the circumstances surrounding the case to support your analysis. “Type your response in the box below. You should expect to spend up to 25 minutes in planning, drafting, and editing your response.”
- 16. Questions?
- 17. Dissecting the Rubric: Three Traits
- 18. SS Extended Response Scoring Rubric TRAIT POINTS Analyzing Arguments and Citing Evidence 2 Development of Ideas and Structure 1 Clarity and Convention 1 TOTAL 4 x 2 = 8
- 19. Quick Review of the SS ER How much time does a test taker have to “plan, draft and edit” their SS extended response? Where does GED Testing Service get the content for the extended response stimulus? What are the THREE traits scored on the SS extended response? What is the point value for each trait? …multiplied by two for a total of ____ points.
- 21. Read the ER Text • How long did it take YOU to read? • How long do you think it would take your STUDENTS? If you finish early, SILENTLY consider how you would respond to this task.
- 22. Trait 1: Analyzing Arguments & Citing Evidence DESCRIPTION SCORE Generates a text-based argument, analyzing the validity of claims in the text, referencing specific evidence 2 Generates an argument with some evidence, simple or partial analysis 1 Lack analysis (only summary), cites minimal evidence, lacks purpose 0
- 23. It’s Time to Play… INTRODUCING our JUDGES!
- 24. Let’s Welcome Our Contestants!
- 25. Test-Taker Anchor Response 1 What do the JUDGES say?
- 26. Test-Taker Anchor Response 1 Score & Annotations from the GED® Testing Service Subject Matter Expert!
- 27. Test-Taker Anchor Response 6 What do the JUDGES say?
- 28. Test-Taker Anchor Response 6 Score & Annotations from the GED® Testing Service Subject Matter Expert!
- 29. Test-Taker Anchor Response 9 What do the JUDGES say?
- 30. Test-Taker Anchor Response 9 Score & Annotations from the GED® Testing Service Subject Matter Expert!
- 32. Now it’s YOUR turn!
- 33. Trait 2: Development of Ideas and Organizational Structure DESCRIPTION SCORE Developed ideas with supporting details, formal style, some structure, chooses precise words 1 Little elaboration on main idea, unclear progression, informal style 0
- 34. Trait 3: Clarity & Command of Standard English Conventions DESCRIPTION SCORE Varied sentence structure, some errors in mechanics do not distract from comprehension 1 Consistent flaws that interfere with comprehension 0
- 35. Find a Partner • Re-read Anchor Response 6. • Take a few minutes silently to score the passage on: – TRAIT 2: Development of Ideas and Organizational Structure. – TRAIT 3: Clarity and Command of Standard English Conventions • Once both partners have finished scoring, compare your scores and cite specific evidence to support your choices.
- 36. What Scores Did You Give? WHY?
- 37. Final Questions?
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