Writing Assessment Tools & Strategies Flashcards
What is a writing portfolio?
A writing portfolio is a collection of student writing (in print or electronic form) intended to demonstrate the writer’s development over the course of one or more academic terms.
What is standard deviation?
Standard deviation is a measure used to quantify the amount of variation or dispersion of a set of data values.
What does mean refer to in mathematics?
Mean has several different definitions depending on the context.
What is raw data?
Raw data, also known as primary data, is data collected from a source.
What is a percentile?
A percentile is a measure used in statistics indicating the value below which a given percentage of observations in a group of observations fall.
What is a standard score?
The standard score is the signed number of standard deviations by which an observation or datum is above the mean.
What is self-assessment in writing?
Self-assessment involves evaluating and learning from your own work, which helps improve writing, editing, and critical thinking skills.
What is critical thinking?
Critical thinking, also called critical analysis, is clear, rational thinking involving critique.
