BCR
BCR
BCR
BCR
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Outline
What is a BCR? BCR vs. SR The Stimulus Crafting BCR Answering BCR Levels of Questioning Four Stance Questioning What makes a good response
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What is a BCR?
A question that is used to assess a students reading comprehension, recall, general understanding; A question that asks a student for information or explanation; A BCR uses a higher level cognitive question. The question always reminds the student to use details from the text to explain and support the answer. The answer is not scored for spelling and punctuation. Student constructed response items may be used in any content area and in a variety of settings
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Formative assessment
Summative assessment
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The Stimulus
Sources of information for their response. What do you want to know? Where do you want students to find their evidence?
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Actively read the question carefully Plan the response-use a graphic organizer if needed Write the response by using words from the question and state the answer clearly. Add text details in complete sentences Write a concluding sentence to wrap up your response Proofread the response
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Example
Describe the differences between Bob and Fred. Explain why a serpent often represents evil.
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Scoring Questions
What are the formats a student may use to respond to the CR? Does the format relate to score? Can you create a CR item if the stimulus material is from viewing, listening or speaking?
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Things to Remember
Students must support their answers Students should not over rely on background knowledge Difference between vague and specific details. Include student self-assessment Should be crafted in every content area across the year
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