Ultimately, the teachers used the state science assessment as a model and wanted students to perform better on the conclusion - writing component of the 5th grade science assessment. (mspkmd.net)
I try to always include a creative writing component to any assignment when I get the chance. (uniqueteachingresources.com)
The assessments will be designed to test higher level thinking skills, will almost be exclusively computer - based and will have written components associated with almost every question. (thoughtco.com)