Constructed Response Scoring Tool
LEVEL 4
	This response demonstrates an understanding of the complexities of the text/question.
		Addresses the demands of the question
		Effectively uses expressed or implied information from the research to clarify or extend meaning
LEVEL 3
	This response demonstrates an understanding of the text/question.
		Addresses the demands of the question.
		Uses some expressed or implied information from the research to clarify or extend meaning
LEVEL 2
	The response demonstrates an implied, partial, or superficial understanding of the text and/or the question.
		Lacks transitional information to show the relationship of the support to the question
		Uses minimal information from the research to clarify or extend meaning
LEVEL 1
	This response represents a misreading of the text or of the question.
		Lacks enough information to clearly determine an understanding of the text or question
LEVEL 0
	The response is completely incorrect or irrelevant, or there is no response.