Scoring the Initial ELPAC Writing Domain Locally

K–2

TEs will also need to score the Writing domain responses locally. Students in K–2 will receive a Writing Answer Book. Trained TEs must score the written responses on the Answer Book using the rubric and anchor samples included in the DFA. Scores for each item must be bubbled in the score sheet (figure 2) that is included in the Writing Answer Book. After, these scores must be entered in the DEI for scores to be captured and matched with other domain scores taken on the TDS. The Using the DEI chapter in this manual can also be used as reference, as it provides the steps that must be followed for entering student Writing domain scores into the DEI.

Figure 2. Grade one score sheet in the Answer Book

Grades Three Through Twelve

Students in grades three through twelve enter their Writing domain item responses into the TDS. These responses are then routed to the THSS, where trained TEs can log on to view students’ responses to each item and enter scores.