Writing Section Assessment

The video provides a comprehensive breakdown of a high school test, detailing the point distribution and structure of both the writing and reading sections. It explains the differences between revising and editing, and offers strategies for effective test-taking, including marking questions and managing time. The goal is to help students understand the test format and improve their performance.

How many total points are available on the high school test?

• 34

• 68

• 42

• 50

What is the main division of the test structure?

• Math and Science

• Reading and Writing

• History and Geography

• Art and Music

How many points is the essay worth in the writing section?

• 10

• 12

• 16

• 20

What is the total number of points available in the writing section?

• 50

• 42

• 18

• 34

How is the essay scored?

• By a computer algorithm

• By two readers, scores added and multiplied by 2

• By a single reader

• By peer review

What is the minimum goal for the essay score?

• 14

• 12

• 10

• 8

What is the main focus of revising?

• Checking for plagiarism

• Making changes to content

• Correcting grammar mistakes

• Formatting the text

What should you focus on during editing?

• Adding new ideas

• Correcting mistakes

• Rewriting the entire text

• Changing the topic

What type of questions are included in the reading section?

• Genre and vocabulary questions

• Only comprehension questions

• Only grammar questions

• Only vocabulary questions

What types of texts are considered literary texts?

• Fiction, drama, poetry, and literary nonfiction

• Scientific and technical texts

• Expository and persuasive texts

• Procedural and media literacy texts