FlexPath assessments are graded against a detailed scoring guide, not a vague impression. Students who read that guide first — and write directly to it — resubmit far less often.
Key takeaways
- Read the scoring guide before you write a word.
- Map each criterion to its own section or heading.
- Write to the ‘Distinguished’ column, not just ‘Proficient’.
- Use the required number and type of scholarly sources.
- Cite everything in APA 7.
- Self-assess against the guide before you submit.
The scoring guide is the assignment
Each FlexPath assessment lists criteria with levels (Non-performance, Basic, Proficient, Distinguished). Those criteria are literally your outline. Treat them as a checklist you must visibly satisfy.
Build your assessment around the criteria
Give each criterion its own section with a clear heading. Inside, do exactly what the “Distinguished” description asks — if it says “analyze,” don’t just describe; if it says “synthesize evidence,” bring sources together rather than listing them. Our synthesis guide shows how.
Sources and citations
Use the required number of recent, scholarly sources and cite them correctly — formatting slips cause needless resubmissions, so keep the APA 7 checklist open while you write.
Self-assess before you submit
Read your draft with the scoring guide beside it and ask, criterion by criterion, “where exactly did I earn this?” If you can’t point to it, add it. Want a second read against the guide? Our editors can check it before you submit.
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