Publication Date
| In 2025 | 0 |
| Since 2024 | 0 |
| Since 2021 (last 5 years) | 0 |
| Since 2016 (last 10 years) | 0 |
| Since 2006 (last 20 years) | 2 |
Descriptor
| Construct Validity | 2 |
| Correlation | 2 |
| Essays | 2 |
| Scoring | 2 |
| Writing Evaluation | 2 |
| Writing Skills | 2 |
| College Entrance Examinations | 1 |
| Computer Assisted Testing | 1 |
| Computer Software | 1 |
| Content Validity | 1 |
| Educational Testing | 1 |
| More ▼ | |
Author
| Crossley, Scott A. | 1 |
| Deng, Hui | 1 |
| Kobrin, Jennifer L. | 1 |
| McNamara, Danielle S. | 1 |
| Roscoe, Rod D. | 1 |
| Shaw, Emily J. | 1 |
| Snow, Erica L. | 1 |
| Varner, Laura K. | 1 |
Publication Type
| Reports - Research | 2 |
| Journal Articles | 1 |
| Speeches/Meeting Papers | 1 |
Education Level
| High Schools | 2 |
| Elementary Secondary Education | 1 |
| Secondary Education | 1 |
Audience
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
| Gates MacGinitie Reading Tests | 1 |
| SAT (College Admission Test) | 1 |
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Peer reviewed
Download full textRoscoe, Rod D.; Crossley, Scott A.; Snow, Erica L.; Varner, Laura K.; McNamara, Danielle S. – Grantee Submission, 2014
Automated essay scoring tools are often criticized on the basis of construct validity. Specifically, it has been argued that computational scoring algorithms may be unaligned to higher-level indicators of quality writing, such as writers' demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the essay topics. In this paper, we consider how and whether the…
Descriptors: Correlation, Essays, Scoring, Writing Evaluation
Direct linkKobrin, Jennifer L.; Deng, Hui; Shaw, Emily J. – Journal of Applied Testing Technology, 2007
This study was designed to address two frequent criticisms of the SAT essay--that essay length is the best predictor of scores, and that there is an advantage in using more "sophisticated" examples as opposed to personal experience. The study was based on 2,820 essays from the first three administrations of the new SAT. Each essay was…
Descriptors: Testing Programs, Computer Assisted Testing, Construct Validity, Writing Skills
