An Overview of Three Approaches to Scoring Written Essays by Computer. ERIC Digest.

THIS DIGEST WAS CREATED BY ERIC, THE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ERIC, CONTACT ACCESS ERIC 1-800-LET-ERIC It is not surprising that extended-response items, typically short essays, are now an integral part of most large-scale assessments. Extended response items provide an opportunity for students to demonstrate a wide range of skills and knowledge, including higher order thinking skills such as synthesis and analysis. Yet assessing students'

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