National Evaluation Series (NES) Assessment of Professional Knowledge Practice Test

Which teacher is utilizing an analytical scoring method?

1. Mr. Nelson gives an overall grade based on proficiency.

2. Mrs. Peacock grades on mechanics and spelling.

3. Ms. Eldridge uses separate scores for different writing aspects.

4. Miss Massey evaluates an assignment based on vocabulary.

The correct answer is: Ms. Eldridge uses separate scores for different writing aspects.

The choice involving Ms. Eldridge is correct because she employs an analytical scoring method, which involves assessing various aspects of a student's work separately rather than providing an overall grade. This approach allows for a more detailed understanding of a student's strengths and weaknesses in different areas, such as content, organization, grammar, and style. By using separate scores, Ms. Eldridge can provide specific feedback, helping students identify areas for improvement. In contrast, the other choices reflect different grading strategies that do not align with the analytical scoring method. For instance, Mr. Nelson's method focuses on an overall proficiency grade, which is more holistic in nature. Mrs. Peacock's focus on mechanics and spelling suggests a somewhat specific aspect of writing but does not encompass the breadth of an analytical approach. Similarly, Miss Massey's evaluation of an assignment based solely on vocabulary does not utilize the multiple dimensions of writing assessment that characterize analytical scoring.