Writing in Connecticut Academic Performance Test

Writing is comprised of three test sessions on two subjects.

Interdisciplinary Writing
Interdisciplinary Writing is composed of two test sessions—Interdisciplinary Writing I and Interdisciplinary Writing II—taken on two separate days. Each session requires that you read three articles on a decisive issue and take a clear stance on the issue. Students are given three pages on which to write a persuasive letter on the stance that they have taken. It is required to use evidence from each of the three sources. The same procedure is repeated for the second day; a new topic is given.

Editing & Revising
Editing & Revising is a short session in which the student read short excerpts from stories and answer multiple choice questions accordingly. Questions usually relate to grammar, spelling, structure, etc.