Educators have long recognized that a major challenge for students learning to write for
academic purposes is develo** the ability to integrate source material effectively and …

Abstract Machine learning (ML) provides a powerful framework for the analysis of high‐
dimensional datasets by modelling complex relationships, often encountered in modern …

In our opinion, the Handbook achieved that purpose and then some. You cannot walk
through a social science library, visit a colleague's office or tour the hallways of a testing …

This paper examines the construct measured by automated essay scoring (AES) systems.
AES systems measure features of the text structure, linguistic structure, and conventional …

CBAL (Cognitively Based Assessment of, for, and as Learning) is a research initiative
intended to create a model for an innovative K–12 assessment system that documents what …

Student motivation to write is a pivotal factor influencing their writing achievement. However,
individual motivation to write is not independent of the learning environment. It also is crucial …

This article argues for a conceptualization of school writing that emphasizes how cognitive
and sociocultural factors interact. In academic, professional, and affinity-based communities …

This paper presents a principled approach to assessment design in which major design
decisions are structured to support teaching and learning. This approach, developed as part …

" Automated scoring engines [...] require a careful balancing of the contributions of
technology, NLP, psychometrics, artificial intelligence, and the learning sciences. The …

This study investigates a novel approach to conducting formative writing assessment that
involves evaluating students' writing skills across three levels of language (word, sentence …