Writing Performance Level Descriptors and Setting Performance Standards for Assessments of Modified Achievement Standards: The Role of Innovation and Importance of Following Conventional Practice

2009 ◽  
Vol 84 (4) ◽  
pp. 552-577 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karla L. Egan ◽  
Steve Ferrara ◽  
M. Christina Schneider ◽  
Karen E. Barton
Keyword(s):  
Performance Standards ◽  
Performance Level ◽  
Writing Performance ◽  
Conventional Practice ◽  
Achievement Standards

scholarly journals A Study of Relationship Between Depth of Vocabulary Knowledge and Semantic Set in Iranian EFL Learners’ Vocabulary Used in Writing

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. p77
Author(s):  
Parisa Barkhodari
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Significant Role ◽  
Word Association ◽  
Vocabulary Knowledge ◽  
Intermediate Level ◽  
Appropriate Use ◽  
Writing Performance ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Intermediate Learners

This study investigated the Relationship between Depth of Vocabulary Knowledge and Semantic Set in Iranian EFL Learners’ Vocabulary Used in Writing. The purpose of this study was to see the role of depth of vocabulary knowledge in making appropriate choices among words in a semantic set in EFL learners’ writing performance. 70 lower-intermediate and upper-intermediate learners of English as a foreign language (EFL) from the language learners of English institute in Bandar Abbas, Iran participated in this study. Instruments for the data collection include Word Association Test (WAT), Vocabulary Knowledge Scale (VKS), and four writing tests. In the first phase, using MANOVA statistical procedure for data analysis, the role of depth of vocabulary knowledge in writing performance and appropriate use of words in a semantic set in overall writing quality was investigated. The second part of the study attempted to explore the role of appropriate use of words in a semantic set in the participants’ overall writing performance using independent sample t-test. Finally, attempts were made to identify the role of depth of vocabulary knowledge and appropriate use of words in a semantic set in the overall use of words in the participants’ writings using a two-way ANOVA as the data analysis technique. The results of the data analysis provided empirical evidence supporting that: a) depth of vocabulary knowledge played a fundamental role in appropriate use of words in a semantic set in lower-intermediate level but not in upper-intermediate level, b) depth of vocabulary knowledge has a significant role in overall writing performance only in upper-intermediate level, c) using words appropriately in a semantic set played a significant role in writing performance of the lower-intermediate participants, while the opposite was revealed for the upper-intermediate group, d) the upper-intermediate learners could benefit from their knowledge of depth of vocabulary in using words, in general, correctly and appropriately. The findings promise some pedagogical implications for vocabulary and writing curriculum development, material development, and course designing.

Strategy Instruction in Planning: Effects on the Writing Performance and Behavior of Students with Learning Difficulties

1997 ◽  
Vol 63 (2) ◽  
pp. 167-181 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan De La Paz ◽  
Steve Graham
Keyword(s):  
Learning Difficulties ◽  
Strategy Instruction ◽  
Writing Performance ◽  
Composing Process ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Over Time

Students with learning difficulties typically approach writing by retrieving from memory whatever seems appropriate and writing it down. This retrieve-and-write process minimizes the role of reflection and planning in the composing process. In the current study, we taught three students with learning difficulties a strategy designed to help them become more reflective when writing opinion essays. Following instruction in the strategy, students wrote essays that were longer, provided more support for their premise, and were qualitatively better. Two of the students also changed their approach to writing, developing an initial plan prior to writing that they continued to elaborate and refine as they wrote. Changes in both writing performance and behavior were maintained over time.

The Role of Writing Apprehension in Writing Performance and Competence

1981 ◽  
Vol 75 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lester Faigley ◽  
John A. Daly ◽  
Stephen P. Witte
Keyword(s):  
Writing Apprehension ◽  
Writing Performance

scholarly journals Postural Stability in Athletes: The Role of Age, Sex, Performance Level, and Athlete Shoe Features

Sports ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 89
Author(s):  
Albina Andreeva ◽  
Andrey Melnikov ◽  
Dmitry Skvortsov ◽  
Kadriya Akhmerova ◽  
Alexander Vavaev ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Postural Stability ◽  
Female Athletes ◽  
Center Of Pressure ◽  
Performance Level ◽  
Eyes Closed ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Eyes Open ◽  
Athletic Shoes ◽  
Posture Stability

The effects of different factors—such as age, sex, performance level, and athletic shoe features—on postural balance in athletes remain unclear. The main objective of our study is to identify the features of postural stability in athletes of different age, sex, performance level, and using different types of athletic shoes. This study assessed postural stability in athletes (n = 936, 6–47 years) in a normal bipedal stance with eyes open (EO) and eyes closed (EC). Postural stability was evaluated based on the center of pressure (COP), sway area (AS), and velocity (VCP) while standing on a stabiloplatform. Children (6–12 years) and teen athletes (13–17 years) showed reduced AS-EO (p < 0.01) and VCP-EO (p < 0.01) compared to control (n = 225, 7–30 years). In male and female athletes aged 18+, only VCP-EC was lower versus control. In females (13–17 and 18+), VCP-EO and EC were lower than in males (p < 0.05). Only in the Shooting group, the athletes’ performance levels had an effect on VCP-EO (p = 0.020). Long use of rigid athletic shoes with stiff ankle support was associated with reduced posture stability. Postural stability in athletes was mostly influenced by the athlete‘s age, and, to a lesser extent, by their sex, performance level, and athlete shoe features.

Seven Important Determinants of Canadian Silviculture

1987 ◽  
Vol 63 (6) ◽  
pp. 457-461 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. F. Weetman
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Forest Management ◽  
Social Role ◽  
Performance Standards ◽  
Decision Models ◽  
Class Structure ◽  
Old Growth ◽  
The Social ◽  
Crown Lands

An attempt is made to identify the seven most important features of Canadian forestry that determine the nature and level of silviculture practice. They are considered to be: the dominance of extensive reserves of old-growth timber often at risk; the unbalanced age class structure of many licencee areas and management units; the dominance of provincial Crown ownership of timber and the evolution of Forest Management Agreements and Tree Farm Licences; the intractable nature of the problem of silviculture on small private ownerships; the recognition of the social role of silviculture in alleviating unemployment; the lack of silviculture decision models; and the systematic tightening of silviculture performance standards on Crown lands.

scholarly journals PERAN PELABUHAN PERIKANAN SAMUDERA NIZAM ZACHMAN DALAM MENDUKUNG INDUSTRI TUNA (The Role of Nizam Zachman Oceanic Fishing Port to Support Tuna Industries)

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 187
Author(s):  
Roma Y.F Hutapea ◽  
Iin Solihin ◽  
Tri Wiji Nurani
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Performance Analysis ◽  
Public Services ◽  
Performance Level ◽  
Scoring Method ◽  
Port Authority ◽  
Tuna Fishing ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Level Performance

<p align="center"><strong><em>ABSTRACT</em></strong></p><p align="center"><strong><em><br />Nizam Zachman Oceanic Fishing Port (OFP) has basic facilities, supportive facilities, and functional facilities that are needed for fishing activities in the port. The role of Nizam Zachman OFP as one of the largest tuna fishing ports in Indonesia is to support the availability of facilities required by each tuna industry stakeholders. The aimed of the research were to determine the role of Nizam Zachman OFP in providing support facilities and services in the activities of tuna fishing industries; and to determine the level of interest tuna stakeholders and level performance of Nizam Zachman OFP. Data analysis were carried out using a scoring method based on Ministry Regulation of Marine Affair and Fisheries number 8/PERMEN-KP/2012 about Fisheries Port then adapted to the conditions in the sites and analyze the level of interest and performance level with IPA (Importance Performance Analysis). The results showed that the role of Nizam Zachman OFP was good in production activities, infrastructure and public services, and there were still several service atributes performance that still have to be improved by the fishing port authority.<br />Keywords: tuna industries, IPA, Nizam Zachman, fishing port role, scoring</em></strong><strong><em></em></strong></p><pre><em>               </em></pre><p align="center"><strong>ABSTRAK</strong></p><p>Pelabuhan Perikanan Samudera Nizam Zachman memiliki fasilitas pokok, fasilitas penunjang, dan fasilitas fungsional yang sangat dibutuhkan dalam setiap aktivitas perikanan di pelabuhan. Peran PPS Nizam Zachman sebagai salah satu pelabuhan perikanan tuna terbesar di Indonesia dalam menunjang ketersediaan fasilitas diperlukan oleh setiap <em>stakeholder</em> industri tuna. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menentukan peran PPS Nizam Zachman dalam menyediakan fasilitas pendukung dan pelayanan dalam kegiatan industri perikanan tuna; dan menentukan tingkat kinerja PPS Nizam Zachman serta tingkat kepentingan  <em>stakeholder </em>tuna. Analisis data dilakukan dengan<strong> </strong>pembobotan atau <em>scoring</em> berdasarkan Peraturan Menteri Kelautan dan Perikanan Nomor 8/PERMEN-KP/2012 tentang Kepelabuhanan Perikanan yang kemudian disesuaikan dengan kondisi di lokasi penelitian.  Selanjutnya dilakukan analisis tingkat kepentingan dan kinerja dari PPS Nizam Zachman dengan menggunakan analisis IPA (<em>Importance Performance Analysis</em>). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa PPS Nizam Zachman berperan baik dalam aktivitas produksi, sarana prasarana dan pelayanan umum dan terdapat beberapa atribut pelayanan PPS Nizam Zachman yang masih harus ditingkatkan kembali kinerjanya.</p><strong>Kata kunci:</strong> <em>industri tuna, IPA, Nizam Zachman, peran pelabuhan perikanan, skoring</em>

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