Modifying Scores for Machine-Scored Items in Reports

Authorized users can modify certain item scores directly using the item window accessible from assessment reports. A test’s assessment reports display in the column headers for each item with modifiable scores. When a machine-generated score has a low confidence level, or when a condition code of Non-Specific or Uninterpretable Language has been assigned by machine, displays next to the score. It is highly recommended that you review items flagged with this icon.

To review and modify scores:

1.On an assessment report with modifiable scores, select the item score link in the student’s row of the report. The item window opens.

2.Optional: When the Rubric & Resources switch is turned on, you can review the item’s scoring rubric and any other available resources. The switch setting persists across login sessions.

3.Optional: When the Student Settings switch is turned on, any visual settings the student used during the test, such as large font, are shown on the item. The switch setting will persist across login sessions.

4.Scroll down to review the student’s entered response. From the Item Score section dropdown list, select a number of points or a condition code.

Note: For more information on condition codes, refer to the PDF version of this user guide on the Assessment Program portal (https://example.com).

• If the item consists of multiple scoring criteria, select a number of points or a condition code for each. When you're applying condition codes to multiple scoring criteria, note that some related criteria may require that the codes be the same.

5.Optional: If you wish to provide an explanation for why you chose the given score or condition code, select Add Note in the Scoring Note section, then enter your comment. Scoring notes save automatically. You can edit or delete any note you create here by selecting or .

6.To continue scoring items, do one of the following:

• To access another item for the same student, select or in the top-left corner.
• To access the same item for another student, use the dropdown list of student names above the item or select or to the right of the dropdown.
• Close the item window and return to the report. Again, select any item score and repeat the process.

The performance data in the test results updates automatically when you close the item window. For more information about navigating the item window, refer to Accessing Items in Reports.