“It’s not just English and social studies — Common Core
[Standards] requires every single subject to [have students]
write,” said freshman literature instructor Jennifer Cupp. “We
have science teachers who are making them write, they’re writing
essays and response questions in math class — every single class
is writing.” According to its website, www.writetolearn.net, “By
employing automated assessment and instruction features,
WriteToLearn helps improve student reading and writing skills
while saving teachers time. WriteToLearn is a flexible online
tool that includes summary writing and essay writing activities.
The frequent, consistent practice and research-based system
helps build both reading and writing skills.” Cupp said the
software will allow teachers, for example, to input the rubric
for the Common Core and will allow teachers to scan in a
student’s work, resulting in the software determining whether
the student met the standard. She said the evaluation of the
students’ work will not be in the form o