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Georgia High School Writing Test GHSWT

GHSWT 2008-2009. The assessment is a test of persuasive writing.The assessment is scored analytically, using a 5 point rubric evaluating four domains of writing. Each domain contributes a pre-determined weight to the total score.Ideas (40%) Organization (20%)Style (20%) Conventions (20%)Scal

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Georgia High School Writing Test GHSWT

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    1. Georgia High School Writing Test GHSWT Students must pass the GHSWT to receive a high school diploma. GHSWT is fully aligned to GPS as of fall 2007. Schools receive Individual Student and Summary Reports. Scale score Performance Level Does Not Meet (DNM), Meets (M), and Exceeds (EX) GPS writing prompts are released after each administration along with samples of performance levels and teacher comments.

    2. GHSWT – 2008-2009 The assessment is a test of persuasive writing. The assessment is scored analytically, using a 5 point rubric evaluating four domains of writing. Each domain contributes a pre-determined weight to the total score. Ideas (40%) Organization (20%) Style (20%) Conventions (20%) Scale scores range from 100 - 350. 100-199 = Does not Meet 200-249 = Meets the Standard 250-350 = Exceeds the Standard

    3. GHSWT – 2008-2009 To be certain that students are tested on the curriculum under which they have been instructed and have had opportunity to learn, students who tested for the first time in September 2007 will continue to take a GPS version of the writing assessment. Students who tested for the first time prior to September 2007 will continue to take the QCC form.

    4. GHSWT – 2008-2009 Each administration includes GPS and QCC versions. Form numbers/letters indicate which is GPS, which QCC. Examiners must monitor testing to ensure that students receive the correct form. GPS forms will be scored with GPS based rubrics and reported on the new score scale (100 – 350, 200 Pass). QCC tests will be scored on the QCC based rubric and reported on the QCC score scale (400-600, 500 Pass). Reports will indicate which version of the test students took.

    5. GHSWT – 2008-2009 Comparisons can not be made between the results of the GPS and QCC writing assessments. The GPS GHSWT has a different standard and score scale.

    6. GHSWT – 2008-2009 Main Administration Date Sept. 24, 2008– Primarily for Grade 11 First-time GPS test takers or QCC retesters. Sept. 25, 2008 – Make –up day for students unavoidably absent on Sept. 24, 2008.

    7. GHSWT – 2008-2009 Who should take the Fall (Main) administration? first time 11th grade students (GPS) 11th and 12th grade students who have not passed the test (GPS or QCC) 12th grade students new to the school/system who have not tested (GPS) Students who have left school with a Certificate or Special Education diploma (GPS or QCC)

    8. Reminders Prompts are secure and must be keep under lock and key until time of administration. Examiners must account for all testing materials before dismissing students from the testing site. All materials should be destroyed by the System Test Coordinator. The GPS prompt used in the main administration will be released by GaDOE after scoring and reporting is completed. Scored samples and comments will also be released. System Test Coordinators should train all school coordinators, examiners, and proctors.

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