Can we assume that a score point 4 response of a 2nd grade student will look much different from a score point 4 response of a 4th grade student? Can grade specific responses be added (especially at the grade 2-4 level)?
A. The Student writing in grade 2 is different from that of grade 4 students, but the written justifications will reflect the rubric, not the specific grade level. If the rubric is carefully adhered to, students from all grades within the 2-4 level should receive a fair and accurate score. To help ensure this accuracy for all grade levels, each grade will have unique cut scores for the different proficiency levels in Writing, which is made up of three parts, Writing Conventions, Pre-Writing, and Writing.
