What is a constructed response?

A constructed response is a type of assessment in which the student is asked to provide a written response, typically in the form of an essay or short answer, to demonstrate their knowledge or understanding of a given topic or concept. The response is typically evaluated according to a set of criteria or rubric, which may include factors such as clarity, coherence, organization, evidence-based reasoning, and overall effectiveness of communication. Constructed response assessments may be used in a variety of educational settings, including classrooms, standardized tests, and other types of evaluations, and are commonly used to assess higher-order thinking skills such as analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.