How Are the Essays Scored?
Each essay is read by two trained readers, and their two scores are averaged. The essay readers follow a four-point rubric, or scoring guide. The GED Testing Service has identified four levels to describe the writing sample:
- Effective
- Adequate
- Marginal
- Inadequate
Notice that the rubric does not use words like "outstanding" or "excellent." Writing essays in a testing environment is stressful; candidates are not expected to produce perfect work.
Click here to see the essay scoring guide. You may wish to print this guide.
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