Necessity of initiating Rating Scale for more reliable assessment of writing skill at HSC level: a case study

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  • Mohammed Humayun Kabir Assistant Professor, Department of English Language & Literature, IIUC

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writing skills

Abstract

In this essay, firstly, I will discuss importance of rating scales, relationship between assessment criteria and operations and conditions and effectiveness of rating scales while assessing writing. Secondly, I will examine a selection of scales and subsequently there will be an estimation of those in meeting objectives of the tests and of the course. Finally, I will recommend a suitable rating scale to test English First paper and English Second Paper writing skill at HSC level in Bangladesh evaluating the existing one where I will mention steps to be taken to reduce inter and intra- rating fluctuation in scoring.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/iiucs.v6i0.12247

IIUC Studies Vol.6 2010: 35-52

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2012-10-19

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Necessity of initiating Rating Scale for more reliable assessment of writing skill at HSC level: a case study. (2012). IIUC Studies, 6, 35-52. https://doi.org/10.3329/iiucs.v6i0.12247

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Vol. 6 (2010)

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Articles - English Section

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Necessity of initiating Rating Scale for more reliable assessment of writing skill at HSC level: a case study. (2012). IIUC Studies, 6, 35-52. https://doi.org/10.3329/iiucs.v6i0.12247