Brutal Fact 2-24-06
Writing skill is the number one predictor of scores on accountability tests.
This finding is consistent in the research, but most of the research is correlational in nature. Therefore, you cannot assume that writing skill CAUSES enhanced scores in other academic areas.
Practical Implication:
Directly teach writing skills in all subject matter areas. There is something about the thought process involved in writing that is associated with higher scores in other areas.
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Alan November 2-23-06
This finding is consistent in the research, but most of the research is correlational in nature. Therefore, you cannot assume that writing skill CAUSES enhanced scores in other academic areas.
Practical Implication:
Directly teach writing skills in all subject matter areas. There is something about the thought process involved in writing that is associated with higher scores in other areas.
Source:
Alan November 2-23-06
posted by Dr. C | 12:36 PM
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This is true Dr. C. We have also found direct correlation to reading ability and how our pre-service teachers score on the TEXES. I'm sure if this is true at age 18+, it must be true of our school age children as well.
In mathematics this is very true, also. Students need to process the steps for solving problems. One way to make this happen is to have them write the process/steps down. This will aid their understanding and retention.
Something interesting that I am finding with ELL students is that they can pass the writing TAKS but not the Reading and/or Math. Not in all cases, but enough to take notice. This goes against the fact that literacy comes before writing.
Can it be that the ELL student is able to elaaborate when it comes to writing a narrative?
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