Student Samples from Last Year

How is the OER Scored? Its rated on a scale of 0-3

2 or 3 is considered passing

So, what is a 0, 1, 2 or 3 answer?

0InsufficientThis response is too vague to understand.OrThis response fails to give any textual evidence. (Quote)OrThis response makes an interpretation not found in the text.OrThis response is just a plot summary

1Partially SufficientThis response only gives an answer.OrThis response only gives textual evidence and fails to answer the question.OrThere is no clear connection between the answer and the evidence.2SufficientThis response answers the question and gives appropriate evidence (Quote)The connection between the answer and the evidence (Quote) is clear.3ExemplaryEverything a 2 has, PLUS:Particularly insightful answerEmbedded quotationsExceptional vocabulary

Now, you be the judge!

The answer is Score Point 0

The student provides textual evidence from both selections but does not offer an idea for either. Stating that both the speaker and the narrator are trying to convey a message only repeats the question; it does not constitute an idea. Because no idea is presented, this response is insufficient. What about this one?

The Answer is Score Point 3

The student presents the reasonable idea that both the speaker and the narrator convey the message that sometimes things can be hard to say. Additional analysis extends the idea and demonstrates the students ability to make discerning connections across the selections. Well-chosen textual evidence strongly supports the validity of the idea. And this one?

The Answer is Score Point 2

In this sufficient response, the student offers the idea that some things are better left unsaid. This idea is reasonable for both selections and clearly linked to the direct quotations that are used to support it. Try this one

The answer is Score Point 1

The student presents the reasonable idea that the speaker and the narrator convey the message that human emotions can be so strong that words cannot describe them. Although the analysis is clear and reasonable, the student provides no textual support, making this response only partially sufficient. Student Samples from Last YearThe following are samples from last years STAAR. These are all the high scoring OERs from MY students.

Yay for you guys! Score Point 3

Score Point 2