prepare your students for the ged test extended response
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Prepare Students for the
GED® Test Extended Response
Meagen Farrell
The Literacy Cooperative
March 20, 2015
Meagen Farrell
Teacher Trainer
Instructional Designer
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Agenda
1. Anatomy of the GED® Test Extended Response (ER).
2. Dissecting the Rubric: Three Traits.10 MIN BREAK
3. He Writes, He Scores! Reasoning through Language Arts (RLA)
4. She Writes, She Scores! Social Studies
5. Teaching How to Support an Argument with Specific Evidence.
Rules for the Road
• Stay with the group! Don’t get
distracted by your mobile
device or side conversations.
• Questions? Yes, please! Just
raise your hand.
Anatomy of the
GED® Test
Extended Response (ER)
Photo Source: Flickr User Hey Paul Studios
FREE Resources:
http://www.gedtestingservice.com
/educators/constructedresponse
Depth of Knowledge
Measures
cognitive
complexity of
a task.
Which level
measured by
Extended
Response?
1
• Verbatim Recall
• Paraphrasing
2
• Main point, patterns
• Identify relationships
3
• Inference & synthesis
• Prediction, elaboration
4
• Generating hypotheses
• Complex analysis
Writing Constructed Responses
Reasoning through
Language ArtsScience
Social StudiesMathematical
Reasoning
RLA ER Item Sampler
Source: GED Testing Service
Content from Where?
Reasoning through
Language ArtsScience
Social Studies
Mathematical Reasoning
Content from Where?
Reasoning through
Language ArtsScience
Social StudiesMathematical
Reasoning
What technology skills needed?
Source: GED Testing Service
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Test-takers must:
• Use a mouse to click & scroll.
• Navigate between tabs to read pages.
• Draft and type an organized response to the task within 45 minutes.
• Use basic word processing tools:
• Cut
• Copy
• Paste
• Undo
• Redo
3 Erasable 8.5”x14” Noteboards
Photo Source: GED Testing
Service
Similar products for
prep:
• Dry erase sheets.
• Fine point erasable
markers.
What is the TASK?
Source: GED Testing Service
What are test takers asked to DO?
“The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of Daylight Saving Time who disagree about the practice’s impact on energy consumption and safety.
“In your response, analyze both positions presented in the article to determine which one is best supported. Use relevant and specific evidence from the article to support your response.
“Type your response in the box below. You should expect to spend up to 45 minutes in planning, drafting, and editing your response.”
Read the ER PROMPT
ER Prompts: 550-650 words.
• How long did it take YOU to read?
• How long do you think it would take
your STUDENTS?
If you finish early, SILENTLY consider
how you would respond to this task.
Take 5-7 minutes to
discuss the ER prompt:
• What reading skills do test takers
need to “analyze both positions”?
• What writing skills do test takers
need to “use relevant and specific
evidence” in their responses?
• What instructional activities can
you lead to build these skills?
Questions?
Dissecting the Rubric:
Three Traits
RLA ER Scoring Rubric
TRAIT POINTS
Analyzing Arguments
and Citing Evidence
2
Development of Ideas
and Structure
2
Clarity and Convention 2
TOTAL 6 x 2 =
12
SS ER Scoring Rubric
TRAIT POINTS
Analyzing Arguments
and Citing Evidence
2
Development of Ideas
and Structure
1
Clarity and Convention 1
TOTAL 4 x 2 = 8
Quick Review
How much time does a test taker have to “plan, draft and edit” their extended response?
What are the FIVE word processing buttons available for test takers?
Where does GED Testing Service get the content for the extended response prompt?
What are the THREE traits scored on the extended response?
On RLA, each trait receives ___ points x2 for a total of ___.
On SS, traits 2 & 3 receive ___ point x2 for a final total of ___.
Twelve Volunteers Needed
for Part Two!
15 MINUTE BREAK
WELCOME BACK TO
Preparing for the ER! Part Deux!
Scoring and Teaching GED®
Reasoning through Language Arts
Test Extended Responses
Reasoning through Language Arts
“He Writes,
HE SCORES!”
RLA ER Scoring Rubric
TRAIT POINTS
Analyzing Arguments
and Citing Evidence
2
Development of Ideas
and Structure
2
Clarity and Convention 2
TOTAL 6 x 2 =
12
Trait 1: Analyzing Arguments
& Citing EvidenceDESCRIPTION SCORE
Generates a text-based
argument, analyzing the validity
of claims in the text, referencing
specific evidence
2
Generates an argument with
some evidence, simple or partial
analysis
1
Lack analysis (only summary),
cites minimal evidence, copies
0
It’s Time to Play…
INTRODUCING
our JUDGES!
Let’s Welcome Our Contestants!
Test-Taker Anchor Response 2
What do the
JUDGES say?
Test-Taker Anchor Response 2
Score &
Annotations from
the GED® Testing
Service Subject
Matter Expert!
Test-Taker Anchor Response 4
What do the
JUDGES say?
Test-Taker Anchor Response 4
Score &
Annotations from
the GED® Testing
Service Subject
Matter Expert!
Test-Taker Anchor Response 7
What do the
JUDGES say?
Test-Taker Anchor Response 7
Score &
Annotations from
the GED® Testing
Service Subject
Matter Expert!
THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!
Now it’s YOUR turn!
Trait 2: Development of Ideas and
Organizational Structure
DESCRIPTION SCORE
Well developed ideas, clear
connections with transitions,
formal style, precise words
2
Some ideas elaborated, vague
terms and structure, disjointed
details
1
Little elaboration on main idea,
informal style
0
Find a Partner
• Re-read Anchor Response 7.
• Take a few minutes silently to score the passage ONLY on TRAIT 2: Development of Ideas and Organizational Structure.
• Once both partners have finished scoring, compare your scores and cite specific evidence to support your choice.
What Score Did You Give?
WHY?
Trait 3: Clarity & Command of
Standard English Conventions
DESCRIPTION SCORE
Varied and correct sentence
structure, errors do not distract
from comprehension
2
Inconsistent use of sentence
structure, repetitive, awkward
1
Consistent flaws that interfere
with comprehension
0
Find a Partner
• Re-read Anchor Response 4.
• Take a few minutes silently to
score the passage ONLY on TRAIT
3: Clarity and Command of
Standard English Conventions.
• Once both partners have finished
scoring, compare your scores and
cite specific evidence to support
your choice.
What Score Did You Give?
WHY?
Social Studies
“She Writes,
SHE SCORES!”
Read the SS PROMPT
If you finish early, SILENTLY consider
how you would respond to this task.
SS ER Scoring Rubric
TRAIT POINTS
Analyzing Arguments
and Citing Evidence
2
Development of Ideas
and Structure
1
Clarity and Convention 1
TOTAL 4 x 2 = 8
Trait 1: Analyzing Arguments
& Citing EvidenceDESCRIPTION SCORE
Makes an argument on an
enduring social issue connecting
the passages, with textual &
related historical evidence
2
Makes connections with simple or
partial analysis
1
Lack analysis (only summary),
cites minimal evidence, copies
0
It’s Time to Play…
INTRODUCING
our JUDGES!
Let’s Welcome Our Contestants!
Test-Taker Anchor Response 1
What do the
JUDGES say?
Test-Taker Anchor Response 1
Score &
Annotations from
the GED® Testing
Service Subject
Matter Expert!
Test-Taker Anchor Response 6
What do the
JUDGES say?
Test-Taker Anchor Response 6
Score &
Annotations from
the GED® Testing
Service Subject
Matter Expert!
Test-Taker Anchor Response 9
What do the
JUDGES say?
Test-Taker Anchor Response 9
Score &
Annotations from
the GED® Testing
Service Subject
Matter Expert!
THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!
FREE Resources:
http://www.gedtestingservice.com/
educators/constructedresponse
Teaching How to Support an
Argument with Evidence
Remember Your Ideas?
• What reading skills do test takers
need to “analyze both positions”?
• What writing skills do test takers
need to “use relevant and specific
evidence” in their responses?
• What instructional activities can
you lead to build these skills?
Developing Strong Support
Specific Timely
Relevant Accurate
Source: Essential Writing & Language Skills, pp. 213-216
Source: Teaching Adults: 2014 GED® Test Resource Book, pp. 66-67
Activity 24: Main Idea Map
Main Idea
Detail Detail Detail
Based on the details,
is the argument
convincing?
Why or why not?
Final Questions?
Thank You!
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Essential Writing & Language Skills
Teaching Adults: 2014 GED® Test from
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