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How the ECCE is scored

The listening section and grammar, vocabulary, and reading (GVR) section of the ECCE are scored by computer at ELI-UM using Item Response Theory (IRT). The mathematical model used to produce IRT scores provides accuracy in equating and flexibility in incorporating information from all items presented to each examinee across different forms. The speaking and writing sections are graded according to scales established by ELI-UM. The speaking rating is assigned by trained local examiners. The writing section ratings are assigned by specialized raters in the United States trained by ELI-UM. All writing tests are scored by at least two raters. The ECCE Scoring System ECCE section scores are reported in five bands. These levels of performance, from highest to lowest, are: High Pass (HP) Pass (P) Low Pass (LP) Borderline Fail (BF) Fail (F)   High Pass Pass Low Pass Borderline Fail Fail A B C D E Exceeds Standard Meets Standard Below Standard   Examinees with a Low Pass (or higher) in all four sections are awarded an ECCE certificate. Examinees who pass three sections with a Low Pass (or higher) and receive no less than a Borderline Fail in one section are awarded an ECCE certificate. A certificate is not awarded to any examinee who has a complete Fail in any section. ECCE Speaking Score Levels (pdf) ECCE Writing Score Levels and Benchmark Letters  Download Adobe's free PDF reader.