Comparing the accuracy of different scoring methods for identifying sixth graders at risk of failing a state writing assessment

Joshua Wilson University of Delaware ; Natalie G. Olinghouse University of Connecticut ; D. Betsy McCoach University of Connecticut ; Tanya Santangelo Arcadia University ; Gilbert N. Andrada Connecticut State Department of Education
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Assessing Writing
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2016-01-01
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10.1016/j.asw.2015.06.003
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