Statewide Assessment
NeSA Writing Score Verification
NeSA Writing Appeals (Score Verification) Form - submit until June 4
Please note:
Score verification for grade 4 will remain the same as in past years. Overall justification of the holistic score is to be based on the rubric language.
Only scores below proficiency or below the cut score will be verified. A copy of the student paper must be included with the form.
In all score verifications, specific language from the rubric must be used. For example, for grades 8 and 11, the district must indicate which of the four domains is to be verified. The explanation provided must use the language of the rubric and refer specifically to the student essay.
Example: This student's essay should receive a higher score in the domain of "organization." The structural development of an introduction, body, and conclusion is functional. The introduction and conclusion are clear, and the one body paragraph is fully developed. Pacing is strong in the body paragraph and functional in the introduction and conclusion. Transitions are clear between paragraphs.
NeSA Writing Reporting WebEx Presentation:
NeSA Writing Reporting WebEx Presentation - May 15, 2012
2012 NeSA Writing Analytic Scoring Training For Grade 4:
| Date | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, July 10 | ESU 13, Scottsbluff | 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. MST |
| Thursday, July 12 | Holiday Inn, Kearney | 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. CST |
| Tuesday, July 17 | Cornhusker Hotel, Lincoln | 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. CST |
| Thursday, November 8 | ESU 13, Scottsbluff | 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. MST |
| Wednesday, November 14 | Holiday Inn, Kearney | 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. CST |
| Friday, November 16 | Cornhusker Hotel, Lincoln | 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. CST |
2012 NeSA Writing Test Administration Manual/WebEx Training
2012 NeSA Writing Paper/Pencil and Online Test Administration Training PowerPoint (PowerPoint format)
2012 NeSA Writing Paper/Pencil and Online Test Administration Training PowerPoint (PDF format)
2012 NeSA Writing Paper/Pencil & Online Test Administration Training WebEx
2012 NeSA Writing Test Administration Manual (Districts will receive hard copies of this manual with the rest of their testing materials on January 4.)
Other Useful NeSA Writing Testing Tools:
Instructions for Printing the NeSA Writing Practice Test or Online Test
2012 NeSA Writing Appeals Form
Grade 4 Grade 8 Grade 11 Grade 4 Holistic Rubric Grade 8 Analytic Rubric Grade 11 Analytic Rubric Grade 4 Analytic Rubric - to be used 2013 and beyond NeSA-W PLD Grade 4 NeSA-W PLD Grade 8 NeSA-W PLD Grade 11 Rubric Self Assessment Tool Grade 8 Rubric Self-Assessment Tool Grade 11 NeSA Writing Grade 8 Scoring Sample NeSA Writing Grade 11 Scoring Guide and Examples NeSA Writing PowerPoint - Analytic Training for Grades 8 and 11 in November 2011 Grade 11 Online Pilot Analytic Rubric Training Broadcast Sample 4th Grade Prompts Sample 8th Grade Prompts Sample 11th Grade Prompts
2012-2013 NeSA Writing Schedule:
May 21, 2012 |
Preliminary Release of NeSA-Writing scores–all grades in eDirect for Districts |
| May 29, 2012 | NeSA Writing public release of preliminary writing results |
| May 21-June 4, 2012 | NeSA Writing Appeals |
| July 10 | 4th grade Analytic Writing Training - Scottsbluff |
| July 12 | 4th grade Analytic Writing Training - Kearney |
| July 17 | 4th grade Analytic Writing Training - Lincoln |
| November 8 | 4th grade Analytic Writing Training - Scottsbluff |
| November 14 | 4th grade Analytic Writing Training - Kearney |
| November 16 | 4th grade Analytic Writing Training - Lincoln |
| January 21-February 8, 2013 | NeSA Writing Testing Window |
| February 15, 2013 | NeSA Writing Testing materials due to scoring center |
NeSA Writing Results:
Statewide Writing Results 2011
2011 NeSA Writing Interpretive Reporting Guide for Grades 4 and 8
Statewide Writing Results 2010
NeSA Writing Information:
2011 NeSA Writing Scoring Guide
2011 Grade 11 Test Administration Manual
2011 Grades 4, 8 Test Administration Manual
Examples of Student Writing:
Grade 4 - These samples of student writing are responses to the writing prompt for the 2009-2010 Nebraska Statewide Writing Assessment for students in Grade 4.
The example of PROFICIENT writing represents the minimum proficient level of performance on the assessemnt. the example of EXEMPLARY writing represents the highest score possible on the assessment.
Grade 8 - These samples of student writing are responses to the writing prompt for the 2009-2010 Nebraska Statewide Writing Assessment for students in Grade 8.
The example of PROFICIENT writing represents the minimum proficient level of performance on the assessemnt. the example of EXEMPLARY writing represents the highest score possible on the assessment.
Grade 11 - These samples of student writing are responses to the writing prompt for the 2009-2010 Nebraska Statewide Writing Assessment for students in Grade 11.
The example of PROFICIENT writing represents the minimum proficient level of performance on the assessemnt. the example of EXEMPLARY writing represents the highest score possible on the assessment.
NeSA-Writing Technical Reports
2011 NeSA Writing Technical Report: Nebraska State Accountability (NeSA) Spring 2011 Writing Test, Grades 4, 8 and 11 (Data Recognition Corporation)
Conducting an Alignment Study for the Nebraska Statewide Writing Assessment (March 2009)
Statewide Writing Assessment Standard Setting Report 2008
Statewide Writing Assessment Standard Setting Study for Grades 4, 8 and 11 Final Report (2007)
Statewide Writing Assessment Standard Setting Study for Grades 4, 8 and 11 Final Report (2006)
Statewide Writing Assessment Standard Setting Study for Grades 4, 8 and 11 Final Report (2004)
NeSA-Writing Reports:
2012 NeSA Writing Interpretative Reports Guide
Summary NeSA Writing Final Report (2010)
Summary of Procedures for Statewide Writing Assessment for Grades 4, 8, and 11 (2008)
Scoring Report Statewide Writing Assessment (2008)
Scoring Report for Statewide Writing Assessment for Grades 4, 8 and 11 (Anderson, 2007)
Scoring Report for Statewide Writing Assessment (2006)
Scoring Report for Statewide Writing Assessment (2002)
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