Introduction

Minutes

Members

ESL Grammar and Writing Assessment Committee

Summary of ESL Assessment at Phoenix College

Fall 2002

Submitted by Pam Rogers, Committee Chair

OUTCOME:  ESL grammar and writing

LEVEL:  Departmental

METHOD:  An ESL faculty and staff committee uses a locally developed scoring rubric to assess student writing samples from ESL levels  2, 3, and 4 grammar.  In addition, a grammar test for levels 1, 2, and 3 based on MCCD competencies is scored, and the results are studied.  Finally, recommendations for course and instructional improvement are made to the faculty and program.

CONTACT: Pam Rogers (602) 285-7359, pamela.rogers@pcmail.maricopa.edu