TPRI: What should I do if I am not sure how to score a response a student gives?

 Answer

The TPRI is an instrument developed to help the teacher plan instruction so that all students’ needs are met. If you are unsure how to score an item, it is better to score the item wrong. This will allow the teacher to consider the possible problem further and decide whether to continue to work on teaching the skill or not. If teachers score a questionable answer as correct, they may then fail to provide the instruction the student needs.

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