한국과 미국 중학생의 설명글 쓰기 능력 비교 연구

Abstract

In this study, 574 eighth graders, in Korea and the U.S., were evaluated for expository writing skills. The main results of this study were as follows. First, the writing scores were 7.40 points in Korea and 7.44 points in the U.S., and there was no statistical difference. In both countries, the score of the contents was the highest and the score of the organization was the lowest. Second, the six ‘evaluation criteria’ differentiated five writing ability groups. Third, the effects of writing tasks (topic) and gender differences were identified. Fourth, the students’ expository writing scores differed from their reading scores or general academic achievement results. Fifth, the average score of writing in both countries were similar, however the proportion of the top group was higher in the U.S.. The results of this study explained the reality of the writing skills of middle school students in Korea and the U.S., implications for instruction and further research are presented.