Lesson 2 – Understanding How the Writing Test is Scored

Module 10 Lesson 2

Watch the video and read the tips below.

Your essay will be scored by two graders. A score of 1-6 will be assigned to four areas according to a scoring rubric. These categories are: ideas and analysis, development and support, organization, and language use and conventions. These scored will be averaged for a total combined score of 2-12.

Make sure to read and familiarize yourself with the Optional Writing Test Rubric that was included with your baseline ACT practice test. This will give you a good understanding of how the Optional Writing Test is scored. Remember to make your essay easy to grade. That means that you should keep it neat, concise, and use proper punctuation.

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Course Menu

Module 1 – Welcome and Introduction

Module 2 – First Things First

Module 3 – Getting Prepared

Module 4 – General ACT Test Taking Tips to Level Up Your Test Score

Module 5 – Manage Your Time or It Will Manage You

Module 6 – Unlocking the Mystery of the English Test

Module 7 – Unlocking the Mystery of the Math Test

Module 8 – Unlocking the Mystery of the Reading Test

Module 9 – Unlocking the Mystery of the Science Test

Module 10 – Unlocking the Mystery of the Writing Test

Module 11 – Things to Remember for the Week of the Test

Module 12- (Bonus) – Mindset Matters

Module 10 Lesson 2