AAPPL AAPPL Proficiency Levels and Scoring 3

Question 1

How does the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines differ from the ACTFL Performance Descriptors for Language Learners?

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Proficiency Guidelines describe what learners can do in any context; Performance Descriptors describe instructed learners in a classroom context

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They are identical documents

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Performance Descriptors apply to native speakers only

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Proficiency Guidelines only apply to English learners

Question 2

On the AAPPL, which score level would most likely be achieved by a heritage language speaker with strong home exposure?

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Advanced Mid to High or above

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Novice Low

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Novice Mid

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Intermediate Low to Mid

Question 3

A school uses AAPPL data to place incoming students in the appropriate language course level. This is an example of using AAPPL for:

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Placement and articulation purposes

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Summative graduation requirements only

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Punitive grading of language teachers

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National standardized curriculum alignment

Question 4

Which factor most directly influences a student's AAPPL score on the Interpretive Listening section?

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Ability to comprehend spoken language in the target language

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Speed of typing

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Knowledge of formal grammar rules

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Ability to read a written script

Question 5

What best explains why AAPPL scores may differ across the four communication modes for the same student?

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Different communication modes develop at different rates and are influenced by varied instructional experiences

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The test contains scoring errors

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Only one mode score is accurate; the others are estimates

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All mode scores must be identical to be valid

Question 6

Which statement about retaking the AAPPL assessment is most accurate?

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Schools and students may arrange retakes according to ACTFL and local school policies

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Students may not retake the AAPPL under any circumstances

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A retake automatically invalidates the original score

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Retakes are only allowed after a five-year waiting period