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Hello All,
In case anybody else cares, I received this response this morning to my
question about whether word processors will be allowed on the DWA
(Direct Writing Assessment). This info is not posted on any website, as
far as I know. Apparently principals and building test coordinators
have heard about this. - Mark
Mark Ahlness
mahlness@cks.ssd.k12.wa.us
Teacher, grade three at:
Arbor Heights Elementary School
http://www.halcyon.com/arborhts/
"Angello, Nancy" wrote:
>
> Mark,
> You have posted information on your website about the DWA (Direct Writing
> Assessment) given to students in Seattle Schools. Please post this new
> information on your website:
>
> Change to the directions for all students on the DWA:
> Computers will be allowed for all students. Computers are
> not required. It would be unwise to have students compose on computers if
> they are not regularly composing with computers. Final copies must fit in
> the space provided on the booklets. Illustrations are not allowed for the
> final draft.
> Final copies done on the computer must be in Geneva (12
> point) or Times (14 point) font. One inch margins on all sides are
> required, and the paper must be double spaced, no more than two pages
long,
> with no computer graphics.
> How should you get the computer work into the student
> booklet? Glue or insert the writing into the DWA student booklets. Or,
copy
> the booklet with the student work affixed and submit the xeroxed work.
>
> Students should not have the spell checker engage if they
> are taking the DWA on computer. Go to "Perferences" and click it off while
> the student uses the computer to do the DWA.
>
> Note: Students will NOT be able to use the computer to
> compose their writing for the WASL unless it is in the student's IEP.
>
> Thank you,
> Nancy Angello
> Research, Evaluation and Assessment
> Seattle Schools
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