AAPPL AAPPL Proficiency Levels and Scoring 2

Question 1

At which ACTFL proficiency level can a student typically understand the main idea of authentic audio or video content on familiar topics?

Accepted Answer

Intermediate Mid

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Novice Low

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Novice High

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Distinguished

Question 2

What does the ACTFL term 'range' mean in the context of AAPPL scoring?

Accepted Answer

The span of proficiency levels a student consistently performs within

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The highest score a student can achieve

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The number of questions answered correctly

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The gap between a student's best and worst section scores

Question 3

Which communication mode on the AAPPL tends to be the most challenging for novice-level learners?

Accepted Answer

Presentational Writing requiring paragraph-level composition

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Interpretive Reading of simple texts

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Listening to isolated words

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Matching pictures to single vocabulary words

Question 4

A student scoring Intermediate High on the AAPPL Presentational Writing section is BEST described as able to:

Accepted Answer

Write connected paragraphs with some control of major time frames

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Write only isolated words and memorized phrases

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Write simple sentences on familiar topics

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Write extensively on abstract topics with precision

Question 5

What is the significance of scoring at the 'Advanced' level on the AAPPL for a high school student?

Accepted Answer

It may qualify the student for college credit through articulation agreements

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It indicates the student is a native speaker

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It means the student has failed the basic requirements

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It disqualifies the student from language courses

Question 6

Which ACTFL proficiency level marker is associated with the ability to narrate and describe in all major time frames (past, present, future)?

Accepted Answer

Advanced Low

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Novice High

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Intermediate Low

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Distinguished