How is the response scored if a student at Grade 4, 6 or 8 has written the response in all capital letters?
If no evidence regarding the students control of capitalization is present, then the scorer cannot assume that the student understands the rules regarding capitalization. Please note, however, that if a students writing style consists of large and small capital letters (as opposed to capital letters and lowercase letters) to indicate capitalization, this is acceptable.
Related Questions
- 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)?
- How is the response scored if a student at Grade 4, 6 or 8 has written the response in all capital letters?
- How should a paper that has been totally erased be scored when the student’s response can still be read?
