ACCESS Score Interpretation Flashcards
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On the ACCESS for ELLs assessment, what proficiency level range is considered 'Expanding'?
Answer: Level 3–4
The 'Expanding' proficiency band on ACCESS covers Levels 3 and 4, indicating students are developing broader English skills.
What is the overall composite score range used in ACCESS for ELLs reporting?
Answer: 1.0 to 6.0
ACCESS for ELLs reports composite scores on a scale of 1.0 to 6.0, reflecting overall English proficiency.
Which ACCESS proficiency level descriptor is associated with students who can communicate only in limited, highly context-embedded situations?
Answer: Entering
Level 1 'Entering' describes students with minimal English who rely on visual and contextual support to communicate.
What does a student's 'Literacy' composite score on ACCESS measure?
Answer: Reading and writing combined
The Literacy composite on ACCESS combines reading and writing domain scores to reflect overall literacy in English.
Which ACCESS score is most commonly used by states to determine if an English Language Learner is ready for reclassification as English Proficient?
Answer: Overall composite score
States typically use the ACCESS overall composite score (often set at 4.5 or above) as the primary threshold for ELL reclassification.
On the ACCESS score report, what does the 'Oral Language' composite represent?
Answer: Listening and speaking averaged
The Oral Language composite averages a student's listening and speaking domain scores to reflect verbal communication proficiency.