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INTRODUCTION

The item analysis is an important phase in the development of an exam program. In this phase statistical methods are used to identify any test items that are not working well. If an item is too easy, too difficult, failing to show a difference between skilled and unskilled examinees, or even scored incorrectly, an item analysis will reveal it. The two most common statistics reported in an item analysis are the item difficulty, which is a measure of the proportion of examinees who responded to an item correctly, and the item discrimination, which is a measure of how well the item discriminates between examinees who are knowledgeable in the content area and those who are not. An additional analysis that is often reported is the distractor analysis. The distractor analysis provides a measure of how well each of the incorrect options contributes to the quality of a multiple choice item. Once the item analysis information is available, an item review is often conducted.

Item analysis is a method that is used in education to evaluate test item. This can ensure that questions are in appropriate standard and measure the effectiveness of individual test item. Item analysis is purposed to improve test items and identify unfair or biased item. Item analysis is conducted to avoid the chance of tests that are too difficult (and have an insufficient floor) tend to lead to frustration and lead to deflated scores, and tests that are too easy (and have an insufficient ceiling) facilitate a decline in motivation and lead to inflated scores. Item analysis can be analyzed by computing: Difficulty Index, Discrimination Index, Validity Coefficient, and Effectiveness of Distraction.

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Difficulty Index

According to Wilson (2005), item difficulty is the most essential component of item analysis. Item difficulty is determined by the number of people who answer a particular test item correctly. It is important for a test to contain items of various difficulty levels in order to distinguish between students who are not prepared at all, students who are fairly prepared, and students who are well prepared.
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To compute level of difficulty we use the formula: Difficulty Index (p) = C/T p = Difficulty Index C = the number of students who answer item X correctly T = the number of total students who answer item X For example: There are 12 students who answer an item X, 4 of whom can answer the item correctly. So that, the level of difficulty is: Level of difficulty (p) = 4 / 12 = 0.33

The highest score for p is 1.0 and the lowest score is 0 p always has positive value The higher score for p the easier item The lower score for p the harder item

According to Allen & Yen (1986) to avoid a test is too difficult or too easy, each items in a test should have a difficulty range from 0.3 to 0.7. It is used to differentiate between individuals level of knowledge, ability, and preparedness.

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Discrimination Index

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Discrimination goes beyond determining the proportion of people who answer correctly and looks more specifically at who answers correctly. In other words, item discrimination determines whether those who did well on the entire test did well on a particular item. An item should in fact be able to discriminate between upper and lower scoring groups. To compute discrimination index, the first thing we have to do is dividing test-takers into three groups, upper group, average group and lower group. Then using this formula: Discrimination index (D) = CU CL (1/2)TUL D = Discrimination index Cu = Number of Upper 25% students who answered the item correctly CL = Number of Lower 25% students who answered the item correctly

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The Effectiveness of Distraction

Multiple choice tests have one question and several options of answer. Among the options, there is only one answer which is correct, and the other options are wrong answers. Those wrong answers in multiple choice tests are called distraction. A distraction is called effective when there are a lot of students choosing it. According to Fernandez (1984) a distraction can be called as a good distraction when there are 2% of test takers choosing it.

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Summary

In the item analysis phase of test development, statistical methods are used to identify potential item problems. The statistical results should be used along with substantive attention to the item content to determine if a problem exists and what should be done to correct it. Items that are functioning very poorly should usually be removed from consideration and the exams rescored

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before the test results are released. In other cases, items may still be usable, after modest changes are made to improve their performance on future exams.

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TOPIC TEST FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE SUBJECT

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SUBJECT THEME TOPIC CLASS AGE NUMBER OF STUDENTS STUDENTS ABILITY LEARNING OUTCOMES

English Language World of knowledge Family 5 Perdana 11 years old 12 students ( 6 boys and 6 girls) Mixed Ability At the end of this topic, students will be able to : 1 2 3 Answer the comprehension questions based on the text given. Complete the sentences with the suitable words. Write an essay using the word provided.

LEARNING SKILLS

3.8 Read and understand simple factual texts for main ideas, supporting details, sequence and cause and effects. 4.3 4.4 Complete texts with the missing word, phrase or sentences. Construct simple and compound sentences with guidance and independently.

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OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS PAPER Class : _______________________

Name :______________________________ Paper 1 : SECTION A

Each question in this paper is followed by four possible answers : A, B, C and D. For each question, choose only one answer.

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1. Pak Kadir uses a _______________ to cut the long grass in his garden. A hoe B rake C sickle D wheelbarrow Answer : C (Level of knowledge : Knowledge domain, level 1)

2. The goat and its ____________ are walking to the field. A kids B cubs C foals D calves Answer : A (Level of knowledge : Knowledge domain, level 1)

3. Puan Ani gives a sharp knife to the maid and keeps the _______ one in the drawer. A fresh B blunt C neat D new Answer : B (Level of knowledge : Knowledge domain, level 1)

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4. _______________ Rahman ____________ Meng Choo came to the meeting yesterday. A If .. so B Either . or C Neither nor D Although . Because Answer : C (Level of knowledge : Knowledge domain, level 2)

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation. 5. A Mei Ling and her parents are going to singapore. B Mei Ling and her Parents are going to Singapore. C Mei Ling and her parents are going to Singapore. D Mei Ling and her parents, are going to Singapore. Answer : C (Level of knowledge : Analysis domain, level 2)

Questions 6-10 Read the dialogue below carefully and answer the questions that follow. Eiman Grandmother Anyss Grandmother Anyss Grandmother Eiman : Grandma, where does Uncle Latif live ? : He is in Australia with his family. : Why do they live so far away ? : Thats because he is married to an Australian who owns a restaurant there. : How many children do they have ? : Three. So, you have three cousins who live far away. : What about Aunt Maznah ?
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Grandmother Anyss

: She works for an oil company in Miri and lives there with her family. : I hope Aunt Maznah wont leave us.Grandmother : I hope so too, but she has just got a job in Kuching after completing her studies at University Malaysia Sarawak.

Eiman Anyss Grandmother Eimanand and Anyss

: I want to study at a university too. I want to be a scientist. : I want to be an English teacher. : Thats good. If both of you work hard, you will be successful. : Thank you, Grandma. We will study very hard and we wont disappoint you.

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How many children does grandmother have ? A Two B Three C Four D Five Answer : B (Level of knowledge : Analysis domain, level 2)

7. Who is grandmother talking to ? A Her grandchildren B Her children C Her parents D Her cousins Answer : A (Level of knowledge : Comprehension domain, level 2)

8. What is Uncle Latifs wife ? A Scientist B English teacher C Restaurant owner


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D Oil company worker Answer : C (Level of knowledge : Comprehension domain, level 1)

9. The word disappoint in the dialogue means A feels proud B be a loving person C happy and enjoyable D makes someone feels sad Answer : D (Level of knowledge : Comprehension domain, level 2)

10. Eiman wants to be a scientist because he wants to A work in an oil company. B study at a university. C invent new things. D live in Australia Answer : D (Level of knowledge : Comprehension domain, level 1)

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ITEM ANALYSIS OF 10 MCQs

Question 1

Computation and Interpretation of Item Difficulty and Discrimination Indices


Students Upper Average Lower Total 25% 50% 25% 3 6 3 12 C* 3 2 1 6 Options A 0 2 2 4 0.33 B 0 1 0 1 0.08 D 0 1 0 1 0.08 Difficulty Index Dicrimination Index

P = C T = 6/12 = 0.5 (50%)

D = CU C L (1/2)TUL = 31 (1/2) (3+3)

Distracter Index

= ___2__ = 2 = 0.67 (1/2) (6) 3 Comments Option A is a better distracter The item is moderately difficult. The item has low discrimination.

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Question 1

Computation and Interpretation of Item Distraction Index


Students Upper 25% Average 50% Lower 25% Total Computation Comments 3 6 3 12 C* 3 2 1 6 A 0 2 2 4 0.33 Options B 0 1 0 1 0.08 D 0 1 0 1 0.08 Index 0.00 0.19 0.20 0.39 0.40 0.59 0.60 0.79 0.80 1.00 Interpretation Very low distraction Low distraction Moderate distraction High distraction Very high distraction

Option A has low distraction but is a better distracter compared to B and D

Question 2

Computation and Interpretation of Item Difficulty and Discrimination Indices


Students Upper Average Lower Total 25% 50% 25% 3 6 3 12 A* 3 4 1 8 Options B 0 1 0 1 0.08 C 0 0 1 1 0.08 D 0 1 1 2 0.17 Difficulty Index Dicrimination Index

P = C T = 8/12 = 0.67 (67%)

D = CU C L (1/2)TUL = 31 (1/2) (3+3) = ___2__ = 2 = 0.67 (1/2) (6) 3

Distracter Index

Comments

Option D is a better distracter

The item is easy

The item has high discrimination

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Question 2 Computation and Interpretation of Item Distraction Index


Students Upper 25% Average 50% Lower 25% Total Computation Comments 3 6 3 12 A* 3 4 1 8 B 0 1 0 1 0 .08 Options C 0 0 1 1 0.08 D 0 1 1 2 0.17 Index 0.00 0.19 0.20 0.39 0.40 0.59 0.60 0.79 0.80 1.00 Interpretation Very low distraction Low distraction Moderate distraction High distraction Very high distraction

Option D has very low distraction but is a better distracter compared to B and C

Question 3

Computation and Interpretation of Item Difficulty and Discrimination Indices


Students Upper Average Lower Total 25% 50% 25% 3 6 3 12 B* 3 1 0 4 Options A 0 0 0 0 0. 00 C 0 0 0 0 0.00 D 0 5 3 8 0.67 Difficulty Index Dicrimination Index

P = C T = 4/12 = 0.33 (33%)

D = CU C L (1/2)TUL = 30 (1/2) (3+3) = ___3__ = 3 = 1 (1/2) (6) 3

Distracter Index

Comments

Option D is a better distracter

The item is difficult item

The item has very high discrimination

Question 3 Computation and Interpretation of Item Distraction Index


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Students Upper 25% Average 50% Lower 25% Total Computation Comments 3 6 3 12 B* 3 1 0 4 A 0 0 0 0 0.00

Options C 0 0 0 0 0.00 D 0 5 3 8 0.67

Index 0.00 0.19 0.20 0.39 0.40 0.59 0.60 0.79 0.80 1.00

Interpretation Very low distraction Low distraction Moderate distraction High distraction Very high distraction

Option D has very high distraction but is better distracter compared A and C..

Question 4

Computation and Interpretation of Item Difficulty and Discrimination Indices


Students Upper Average Lower Total 25% 50% 25% 3 6 3 12 C* 2 0 0 2 Options A 0 0 0 0 0.00 B 1 6 3 10 0.83 D 0 0 0 0 0.00 Difficulty Index Dicrimination Index

P = C T = 2/12 = 0.17 (17%)

D = CU C L (1/2)TUL = 20 (1/2) (3+3) = ___2__ = 2 = 0.67 (1/2) (6) 3

Distracter Index

Comments

Option B is a better distracter

The item is very difficult .

The item has high discrimination

Question 4 Computation and Interpretation of Item Distraction Index


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Students Upper 25% Average 50% Lower 25% Total Computation Comments 3 6 3 12 C* 2 0 0 2 A 0 0 0 0 0.00

Options B 1 6 3 10 0.83 D 0 0 0 0 0.00

Index 0.00 0.19 0.20 0.39 0.40 0.59 0.60 0.79 0.80 1.00

Interpretation Very low distraction Low distraction Moderate distraction High distraction Very high distraction

Option C has very high distraction but is a better distracter compared to A and D

Question 5

Computation and Interpretation of Item Difficulty and Discrimination Indices


Students Upper Average Lower Total 25% 50% 25% 3 6 3 12 C* 2 2 1 5 Options A 1 1 0 2 0.17 B 0 0 0 0 0.00 D 0 3 2 5 0.42 Difficulty Index Dicrimination Index

P = C T = 5/12 = 0.42 (42%)

D = CU C L (1/2)TUL = 21 (1/2) (3+3) = ___1__ = 1 = 0.33 (1/2) (6) 3

Distracter Index

Comments

Option D is a better distracter

The item is moderately difficult

The item has low discrimination

Question 5 Computation and Interpretation of Item Distraction Index


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Students Upper 25% Average 50% Lower 25% Total Computation Comments 3 6 3 12 C* 2 2 1 5 A 1 1 0 2 0.17

Options B 0 0 0 0 0.00 D 0 3 3 5 0.42

Index 0.00 0.19 0.20 0.39 0.40 0.59 0.60 0.79 0.80 1.00

Interpretation Very low distraction Low distraction Moderate distraction High distraction Very high distraction

Option D hasModerate distraction but is a better distracter compared to A and B

Question 6

Computation and Interpretation of Item Difficulty and Discrimination Indices


Students Upper Average Lower Total 25% 50% 25% 3 6 3 12 B* 1 0 0 1 Options A 2 6 3 11 0.92 C 0 0 0 0 0.00 D 0 0 0 0 0.00 Difficulty Index Dicrimination Index

P = C T = 1/12 = 0.08 (8%)

D = CU C L (1/2)TUL = 31 (1/2) (3+3) = ___2__ = 2 = 0.67 (1/2) (6) 3

Distracter Index

Comments

Option A is a better distracter

The item is very difficult

The item has high discrimination

Question 6 Computation and Interpretation of Item Distraction Index


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Index

Interpretation

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Upper 25% Average 50% Lower 25% Total Computation Comments

3 6 3 12

B* 1 0 0 1

A 2 6 3 11 0.92

C 0 0 0 0 0.00

D 0 0 0 0 0.00

0.00 0.19 0.20 0.39 0.40 0.59 0.60 0.79 0.80 1.00

Very low distraction Low distraction Moderate distraction High distraction Very high distraction

Option A hasVery high distraction but is a better distracter compared to A and C

Question 7

Computation and Interpretation of Item Difficulty and Discrimination Indices


Students Upper Average Lower Total 25% 50% 25% 3 6 3 12 A* 3 4 1 8 Options B 0 2 2 4 0.33 C 0 0 0 0 0.00 D 0 0 0 0 0.00 Difficulty Index Dicrimination Index

P = C T = 8/12 = 0.67 (67%)

D = CU C L (1/2)TUL = 31 (1/2) (3+3) = ___2__ = 2 = 0.67 (1/2) (6) 3

Distracter Index

Comments

Option B is a better distracter

The item is easy

The item has High discrimination

Question 7 Computation and Interpretation of Item Distraction Index


Students A* B Options C D Index Interpretation

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Upper 25% Average 50% Lower 25% Total Computation Comments

3 6 3 12

3 4 1 8

0 2 2 4 0.33

0 0 0 0 0.00

0 0 0 0 0.00

0.00 0.19 0.20 0.39 0.40 0.59 0.60 0.79 0.80 1.00

Very low distraction Low distraction Moderate distraction High distraction Very high distraction

Option B has Low distraction but is a better compared C and D

Question 8

Computation and Interpretation of Item Difficulty and Discrimination Indices


Students Upper Average Lower Total 25% 50% 25% 3 6 3 12 C* 2 2 0 4 Options A 0 0 1 1 0.08 B 1 4 2 7 0.58 D 0 0 0 0 0.00 Difficulty Index Dicrimination Index

P = C T = 8/12 = 0.67 (67%)

D = CU C L (1/2)TUL = 20 (1/2) (3+3) = ___2__ = 2 = 0.67 (1/2) (6) 3

Distracter Index

Comments

Option B is a better distracter

The item is easy

The item has High discrimination

Question 8

Computation and Interpretation of Item Distraction Index


Students C*
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Index

Interpretation

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Upper 25% Average 50% Lower 25% Total Computation Comments

3 6 3 12

2 2 0 4

0 0 1 1 0.08

1 4 2 7 0.58

0 0 0 0 0.00

0.00 0.19 0.20 0.39 0.40 0.59 0.60 0.79 0.80 1.00

Very low distraction Low distraction Moderate distraction High distraction Very high distraction

Option B has Moderate distraction but is a better compared A and D

Question 9

Computation and Interpretation of Item Difficulty and Discrimination Indices


Students Upper Average Lower Total 25% 50% 25% 3 6 3 12 D* 1 0 0 1 Options A 2 2 1 5 0.25 B 0 1 0 1 0.00 C 0 3 2 5 0.17 Difficulty Index Dicrimination Index

P = C T = 7/12 = 0.58 (58%)

D = CU C L (1/2)TUL = 21 (1/2) (3+3) = ___1__ = 1 = 0.33 (1/2) (6) 3

Distracter Index

Comments

Option A is a better distracter

The item is Moderately difficult

The item has very low discrimination

Question 9 Computation and Interpretation of Item Distraction Index


Students Upper 25% Average 50% Lower 25% Total Computation Comments 3 6 3 12 D* 1 0 0 1 A 2 2 1 5 0.25 Options B 0 1 0 1 0.00 C 0 3 2 5 0.17 Index 0.00 0.19 0.20 0.39 0.40 0.59 0.60 0.79 0.80 1.00 Interpretation Very low distraction Low distraction Moderate distraction High distraction Very high distraction

Option A has Low distraction but is a better distracter compared to B and C

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Question 10

Computation and Interpretation of Item Difficulty and Discrimination Indices


Students Upper Average Lower Total 25% 50% 25% 3 6 3 12 C* 1 0 0 1 Options A 1 1 1 3 0.25 B 1 5 2 8 0.67 D 0 0 0 0 0.00 Difficulty Index Dicrimination Index

P = C T = 1/12 = 0.08 (8%)

D = CU C L (1/2)TUL = 10 (1/2) (3+3) = ___1__ = 1 = 0.33 (1/2) (6) 3

Distracter Index

Comments

Option B is a better distracter

The item is very difficult item

The item has low discrimination

Question 10 Computation and Interpretation of Item Distraction Index


Students Upper 25% Average 50% Lower 25% Total Computation 3 6 3 12 C* 1 0 0 1 A 1 1 1 3 0.25 Options B 1 5 2 8 0.67 D 0 0 0 0 0.00 Index 0.00 0.19 0.20 0.39 0.40 0.59 0.60 0.79 0.80 1.00 Interpretation Very low distraction Low distraction Moderate distraction High distraction Very high distraction

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Comments

Option B has high distraction but is a better distracter compared to A and D.

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SUBJECTIVE QUESTION AND ANSWER SCHEME/RUBRIC Question 1

You are advised to spend about 35 minutes on this question. Rahmans hobby is collecting butterflies. With the help of the pictures and notes given below, write a composition in not less than 100 words.

catch butterfly own garden use butterfly net long stick net attached

use net catch butterfly handle gently not tear out wings

pour drop methylated spirit onto head preserve insect dry pin onto board (40 marks)

arrange types, sizes, colours fun cheap hobby

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____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________

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Subjective answer

Rahman has an unusual hobby. It is collecting butterflies. He catches the butterflies in his own garden which is full of beautiful flowers. In order to catch the butterflies, Rahman uses a butterfly net. He uses a long stick with a net attached to one end. First, Rahman catches a butterfly with his net. He must handle the butterfly gently so that he does not tear out its wings. Then, he pours a small drop of methylated spirit onto the butterflys head. This is to preserve the insect. When the butterfly is dry, he pins it onto a board. Rahman arranges the butterflies according to types, colours and sizes. He enjoys collecting butterflies because it is fun and is also a cheap hobby.

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ASSESSMENT REPORT FOR EACH STUDENT

NO. STUDENTS' NAME 1 Andrea Helena Ejin 2 Marytheresa Raj 3 Ezron Zabion 4 Jerrel Jammy 5 Daphne Sharlene Albert 6 Eldressa Peter 7 8 9 10 Marcella Bansing Allyana Hamzah Aizzat Mohd Arif Beyreand John

MARKS 90 85 80 75 70 68 68 60 60 58 45 45

GRED REPORTS A Outstanding performance A A B B B B B B C D D Very good performance Very good performance Satisfactory performance Satisfactory performance Satisfactory performance Satisfactory performance Satisfactory performance Satisfactory performance Weak performance Very weak performance Very weak performance

11 Mohd Izzan Omar 12 Emil Yussuf

COMMENTS Keep up the good work Need to improve a little bit more Need to improve a little bit more Need to work harder to improve Need to work harder to improve Need to work harder to improve Need to work harder to improve Need to do more exercises Need to do more exercises Need to do more exercises Need to attend extra classes Need to attend extra classes

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CONCLUSION

Evaluation / testing requires some systematic process from beginning to end. With this systematic steps will the formation of a set of quality tests. This is due to give the test is part of the teaching and learning process. In conducting the test, the teacher must identify the questions are constructed to meet all the objectives of teaching and learning that have been implemented.

If you look at the results of Difficulty Index and Discrimination Index of paperwork we provide this course, the items / questions are constructed is good and suitable for use by students for testing. This is because both the index does not show any difficulty / extreme differences.

Therefore, every teacher must have sufficient knowledge in the construction field test the pupils / students can master the skills learned to be more effective, and the items were appropriate and challenge the ability of the student to be able to grow their thinking.

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APPENDIX 1
Holistic Rubric
Grade A (90-100) Score Criteria The A argument essay is exceptional in every way. The essay is well organized and all claims are supported. It begins with a solid introduction that contains a clear thesis, is followed by body paragraphs that contain clear topic sentences with clear and detailed support, and ends with an effective conclusion. Content is thorough and lacking in no area. There are no (or few) errors in tone, format, mechanics, grammar, and content. B (80-89) The B essay is above adequate in most areas. In the areas where it is not above adequate, it is still entirely acceptable. The majority of the essay is clear, focused, and well detailed, but there may be a few areas requiring further development. While it may contain a few errors with tone, mechanics, grammar, and/or content, these errors are not egregious enough to detract from the overall point being made. C (70-79) The C essay is adequate in most areas, but exceptional in none. The thesis is clear although probably lacking in both control and command. Organization may be a slight problem but can be fixed. The paragraphs provide support but are generally underdeveloped. There may be multiple errors in tone, format, mechanics, grammar, and content, but these errors do not, for the most part, detract from the overall writing. D (60-69) The D essay is lacking in a majority of areas. It is generally unorganized and unfocused. The thesis is neither clear nor controls the entire essay. Most of the essay is underdeveloped. There are frequent errors in tone, format, mechanics, grammar, and/or content that distract from the content being provided. Its only saving grace is that, despite all of the errors, there appears to be a legitimate effort put forth by the writer. F (0-59) The F essay generally needs little explanation. There are significant problems throughout. The thesis is often lacking, and the argument, if there is one, wanders and is unorganized. The essay shows no understanding of basic essay structure, and there are significant errors in tone, format, mechanics, grammar, and/or content. The effort on the part of the writer is questionable, at best.

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