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Yue Huang – ProQuest LLC, 2023
Automated writing evaluation (AWE) is a cutting-edge technology-based intervention designed to help teachers meet their challenges in writing classrooms and improve students' writing proficiency. The fast development of AWE systems, along with the encouragement of technology use in the U.S. K-12 education system by the Common Core State Standards…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Writing Tests, Automation, Writing Evaluation
Wolf, Shelby A.; McIver, Monette C. – 1998
In 1990, the state of Kentucky created a new school system through the Kentucky Educational Reform Act (KERA). While KERA mandates wide-ranging progressive reform, testing through the Kentucky Instructional Results Information System (KIRIS) makes sure teachers get the job done. Though all Kentucky teachers are involved in writing, those at the…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Educational Change, Grade 7, Junior High Schools
Lumley, Dale R.; Yan, Wenfan – 2001
This study examines the impact of the Pennsylvania writing assessment policy on writing instruction and teaching methodology. Drawing on self-reported teacher perceptions and classroom practices, the study also attempts to identify the factors that influence teacher beliefs and their use of materials and processes related to the state writing…
Descriptors: Educational Policy, Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education, Holistic Approach