How is the WASL scored? Who scores the WASL?
WASL scoring is facilitated by Pearson Education Measurement (formerly NCS Pearson), a company renowned in the testing industry for its high-caliber training and quality controls. Pearson also scores assessments for various professional licensure exams in fields such as nursing, radiology and information technology. Hundreds of Washington teachers participate in the scoring of test items that wont be used in the future. The types of student responses needed to earn points on test items are specified by Washington educators. That information is then passed on to scorers. To participate in scoring, Washington teachers must be nominated by their school district officials. Pearson hires other scorers based on the following criteria: • Priority is given to individuals with degrees and backgrounds related to language arts, mathematics and science. (Washington teachers not nominated by their school districts may apply to Pearson to help score assessments other than the WASL.) • Priority also
