Applied Practice offers the following assessment and scoring options for English Language Arts teachers and students. Each assessment contains original, field-tested questions. Open response questions are evaluated by expert educators using a set of prescribed standards. Multiple-choice style questions are scored and analyzed using our nGaugeTM scoring platform, and detailed reports are delivered directly to teachers to guide preparation moving forward.
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The Applied Practice mock exam is a full-length, original practice exam. Open response questions are evaluated by expert educators using a set of prescribed standards. Multiple-choice style questions are scored and analyzed using our nGauge™ scoring platform, and detailed reports are delivered directly to teachers to guide classroom instruction.
- The Mock Exam for AP® English Language includes 45 multiple-choice questions (25 reading skills and 20 writing skills), plus three free response questions: one synthesis, one rhetorical analysis, and one argument prompt.
- The Mock Exam for AP® English Literature includes 55 multiple-choice questions, plus three free response questions: one poetry analysis, one prose analysis, and one literary argument prompt.
Each teacher will receive access to the nGauge™ Teacher Dashboard to track student submissions and download reports. Standard reporting includes: Teacher Report with Potential AP® Score, Student Report Card, Multiple Choice Item Analysis, and Learning Objectives Reports. The teacher will also receive access to the Multiple Choice Answer Key with Rationales and Student Samples with Scoring Commentary for each Free Response Question.
The Applied Practice benchmarks are a way for teachers to demonstrate to students the level of work expected in an AP® course and on the exam. They also give teachers a first look at students' timed writing responses. As with the Mock Exam, Benchmark responses are evaluated by expert educators.
Reporting that includes a breakdown of student strengths and weaknesses and suggestions for how to target certain areas is also provided. There are two Benchmarks for each course.
- Each Benchmark for AP® English Language includes 25 multiple-choice questions and one free response prompt.
- Each Benchmark for AP® English Literature includes 25 multiple-choice questions and one free response prompt.
Each teacher will receive access to the nGauge™ Teacher Dashboard to track student submissions and download reports. Standard reporting includes: Teacher Report, Student Report Card, Multiple Choice Item Analysis, and Learning Objectives Reports. The teacher will also receive access to the Answer Key with Rationales, Student Samples, access to downloadable lessons.
The Applied Practice Free Response Questions are original, field-tested AP®-style prompts. These open response questions are evaluated by our expert educators using a set of prescribed standards. Detailed reports are delivered directly to teachers to guide classroom instruction.
- The Free Response Questions for AP® English Language includes three free response questions: one synthesis, one rhetorical analysis, and one argument prompt.
- The Free Response Questions for AP® English Literature includes three free response questions: one poetry analysis, one prose analysis, and one literary argument prompt.
Each teacher will receive access to the nGauge™ Teacher Dashboard to track student submissions and download reports. Standard reporting includes: Teacher Report with raw scores and Student Free Response Report with rubric breakdown. The teacher will also receive access to Student Samples with Scoring Commentary for each Free Response Question.
Mock Exam
$13*
•1 full-length, field-tested exam with 45 multiple-choice and 3 FRQs for Language and 55 multiple-choice and 3 FRQs for Literature
• Access to nGauge™ Teacher Dashboard with Answer Key and Rationales and Student Samples with Scoring Commentary for each FRQ
• Multiple-choice analysis and rubric breakdown for each FRQ
Benchmarks
$10*
•2 benchmark exams with 25 multiple-choice and 1 FRQ each
• Access to nGauge™ Teacher Dashboard with Answer Key and Rationales and Student Samples with Scoring Commentary for each FRQ
• Multiple-choice analysis and rubric breakdown for each FRQ
•Access to Support Lessons
FRQ Scoring
$10*
•3 original, Free Response Prompts
• Access to nGauge™ Teacher Dashboard including Student Samples with Scoring Commentary for each FRQ
• Rubric breakdown for each FRQ
*Pricing is per student.
Bulk discounts begin at 100 students.
Benefits
•Expert evaluators provide targeted feedback on student performance free response writing.
•Close reading, critical thinking, and effective composition -- all indicators of college readiness -- are practiced and evaluated.
•Reporting data can be utilized to provide focused instruction and review.
Features
•Online Submission via the nGauge™ Teacher or Student Portal
•Portal to Track Campus-wide or District-wide Results
•Questions aligned to College Board CEDs
•Custom Reporting Options available
Manage classroom progress from
the nGauge™ Teacher Dashboard.
Standard Reporting
•Teacher Report with Potential AP® Score
•Student Report Card
•Multiple Choice Item Analysis
•Learning Objectives Report
•Answer Key with Rationales
•Custom reporting options available!
For additional information, including information on assessment package options, customization, and pricing, please complete and submit the form below. For additional questions, please contact info@appliedpractice.com.
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