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Language Proficiency Levels Flashcards

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  1. Which ACCESS for ELLs tier is appropriate for students expected to perform at proficiency Levels 4–6?

    Answer: Tier D

    Tier D is designed for students expected at Levels 4–6 (Expanding through Reaching), reflecting their higher English proficiency.

  2. On the ACCESS for ELLs Oral Language composite, which two domain scores are combined?

    Answer: Listening and Speaking

    The Oral Language composite combines Listening and Speaking scores, representing the two productive and receptive spoken language domains.

  3. A student at the 'Emerging' (Level 2) proficiency level would most likely be able to do which of the following in reading?

    Answer: Identify a few familiar words and simple phrases in print

    Level 2 Emerging readers can typically identify familiar words and simple phrases but need significant support for extended or complex texts.

  4. Which component makes up the ACCESS for ELLs Literacy composite score?

    Answer: Reading and Writing

    The Literacy composite combines Reading and Writing scores, measuring a student's overall print-based English language skills.

  5. A student at Level 5 (Bridging) on ACCESS for ELLs is approaching which milestone in terms of English language acquisition?

    Answer: Near-parity with English-proficient peers in academic language

    Level 5 Bridging students are close to performing at the level of their English-proficient peers in academic language tasks.

  6. How does the ACCESS for ELLs overall composite score weight the four language domains?

    Answer: Listening counts 15%, Speaking counts 15%, Reading counts 35%, Writing counts 35%

    The ACCESS Overall composite weights Listening and Speaking at 15% each and Reading and Writing at 35% each, reflecting the greater academic importance of literacy skills.

  7. Which ACCESS for ELLs proficiency level descriptor is most associated with students who can engage in extended discourse on academic topics with minimal language errors?

    Answer: Reaching (Level 6)

    Level 6 (Reaching) students demonstrate near-native academic English proficiency, including extended discourse with minimal errors.