(CRP, International Islamic University Chittagong, Bangladesh, 2010-06) Kabir, Mohammed Humayun
In this essay, firstly, I will discuss importance of
rating scales, relationship between assessment criteria and
operations and conditions and effectiveness of rating scales
while assessing writing. Secondly, I will examine a selection
of scales and subsequently there will be an estimation of
those in meeting objectives of the tests and of the course.
Finally, I will recommend a suitable rating scale to test
English First paper and English Second Paper writing skill
at HSC level in Bangladesh evaluating the existing one
where I will mention steps to be taken to reduce inter and
intra- rating fluctuation in scoring
