Single-Selection Short Answer Responses - Scoring Guide

Here it is: Short Answer Scoring for Single Selection Reading

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Score Point 0: Insufficient Response to the Question These responses have one of the following problems. ·         The idea is not an answer to the question asked ·         The idea is incorrect because it is not based on the text. ·         The idea is too general, vague, or unclear to determine whether it is reasonable. ·         No idea is present. Sometimes the response only contains text evidence. At other times there appears to be an idea; however, this idea cannot be considered an answer to the question because it merely repeats verbatim, or “echoes,” the text evidence.

Score Point 1: Partially Sufficient Response to the Question ·         The idea is reasonable, but the response contains no text evidence. ·         The idea is reasonable, but the text evidence is flawed and downs not adequately support the idea. Text evidence is considered inadequate when it is o   Only a general reference to the text, o   Too partial to support the idea, o   Weakly linked to the idea, or o   Used inappropriately because it wrongly manipulates the meaning of the text ·         The idea needs more explanation or specificity even though it is supported with text evidence. ·         The idea represents only a literal reading of the text, with or without text evidence.

Score Point 2: Sufficient Response to the Question ·         The idea is reasonable and goes beyond a literal reading of the text. It is explained specifically enough to show that the student can make appropriate connections across the text and draw valid conclusions. ·         The text evidence used to support the idea is accurate and relevant. ·         The idea and text evidence used to support it are clearly linked. (Student must explain the connection.) ·         The combination of the idea and the text evidence demonstrates a good understanding of the text.

Score Point 3: Exemplary Response to the Question ·         The idea is perceptive and reflects an awareness of the complexities of the text. The student is able to develop a coherent explanation of the idea by making discerning connections across a text. ·         The text evidence used to support the idea is specific and well-chosen. Overall, the evidence strongly supports the validity of the idea. ·         The combination of the idea and the text evidence demonstrates a deep understanding of the text.