AAPPL AAPPL Proficiency Levels and Scoring 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: According to ACTFL Guidelines, which proficiency level is subdivided into Low, Mid, and High sub-levels?
- Distinguished
- Superior
- Intermediate (Correct answer)
- Novice
Correct answer: Intermediate
The Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced levels are each subdivided into Low, Mid, and High, while Superior and Distinguished are not subdivided.
Question 2: Which ACTFL proficiency level is typically expected of a student who can handle most everyday communicative situations with ease?
- Novice High
- Intermediate Mid
- Advanced Low (Correct answer)
- Superior
Correct answer: Advanced Low
Advanced Low speakers can handle most everyday social and work situations, narrate and describe in present, past, and future time frames.
Question 3: On the AAPPL, what does a score of 'Novice Low' indicate about a student's language ability?
- The student cannot produce any language
- The student can communicate minimally using isolated words and memorized phrases (Correct answer)
- The student failed the assessment
- The student needs to retake the test
Correct answer: The student can communicate minimally using isolated words and memorized phrases
Novice Low indicates a student can communicate using isolated words and memorized phrases with very limited ability to create novel language.
Question 4: What minimum ACTFL proficiency level do most US states require for the Seal of Biliteracy on the AAPPL?
- Novice Low
- Novice High
- Intermediate Mid (Correct answer)
- Advanced Low
Correct answer: Intermediate Mid
Most US states require Intermediate Mid or higher on the AAPPL to qualify for the Seal of Biliteracy, though requirements vary by state.
Question 5: Which ACTFL level describes speakers who can discuss a wide range of topics but still struggle with highly abstract or specialized subjects?
- Intermediate High
- Advanced High
- Superior (Correct answer)
- Distinguished
Correct answer: Superior
Superior-level speakers handle most topics but have difficulty with highly specialized or abstract language that characterizes the Distinguished level.
Question 6: How does the AAPPL score report indicate a student's proficiency level?
- As a numerical score from 0–100
- As a letter grade A–F
- As an ACTFL proficiency range (e.g., Novice Mid, Intermediate High) (Correct answer)
- As a percentile compared to other test-takers
Correct answer: As an ACTFL proficiency range (e.g., Novice Mid, Intermediate High)
AAPPL score reports indicate performance using ACTFL proficiency range descriptors such as Novice Mid or Intermediate High for each communication mode.
AAPPL AAPPL Proficiency Levels and Scoring 1
According to ACTFL Guidelines, which proficiency level is subdivided into Low, Mid, and High sub-levels?